The Jackson County Commission budget includes salaries. One twist this year is impacted by a legislative bill that authorizes a 10-percent pay raise for all elected county officials.
In the March 9 Jackson County Commission meeting, Sheriff Ross Mellinger and 911 Director Montana Boggess asked for clarification of the process for finalizing and voting on the 2022-2023 budget.
Jackson County commissioners approved the hiring of four 911 employees, three part-time and one full-time.
Commissioners also heard a request from Hope House, a sober living facility in Ravenswood.
Speakers at the public meeting were supportive of the Jackson County Animal Shelter facility being built, but had concerns regarding the 3.5-million-dollar bond.