After cuts, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher asks for beefy budget increase Civil unrest request nearly three times a previous ask. February 17, 2021 8:07pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Pushing back against budget cuts and saying he needs more money to keep the peace during the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher filed notices with the Ramsey County Board asking for nearly $3.6 million.
Fletcher, who sued the board in December over ongoing budget disputes, said the anticipated civil unrest, along with his desire to see budget corrections and amendments to rectify austerity cuts the county made last year, should compel the board to act now.
Citing meager budget, Ramsey County sheriff sues board over COVID-19 cuts December 30, 2020 8:15pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Saying he needs nearly $2 million more for his 2021 budget, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher has taken the Ramsey County Board to court over a funding dispute that includes COVID-related austerity measures the board passed this month.
The board s move, which meant no property tax increase, cut $1,174,795 from the Sheriff s Office 2021 budget. Calling the cuts arbitrary and capricious, Fletcher sent a letter to the board Wednesday to notify them that he had filed in Ramsey District Court a notice of appeal, a legal maneuver available to all Minnesota sheriffs if they feel their budget has been unfairly targeted.
Ramsey County sheriff asks for budget boost amid scrutiny over live show County seeks public s input over conduct, including livestreaming at the wheel.
By Matt McKinney, Liz Sawyer and Tim Harlow and Staff writers December 14, 2020 8:36pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher s failure to see a stricken pedestrian on a busy suburban roadway in November while livestreaming and driving has alarmed safety advocates and the man s family, who are considering legal action.
The pedestrian, 46-year-old Michael Leonard, was critically injured and may lose the use of his legs, said his attorney, Max Hacker. The family is awaiting the results of the Roseville police and Minnesota State Patrol investigations before deciding their next step, Hacker said.