Twin Falls County Now a Constitutional Refuge
As of 10:33 A.M., March 2
nd, Twin Falls County became a constitutional refuge. My words, by the way. County Commissioners adopted what is much broader than a Second Amendment Sanctuary. These have been gaining traction throughout Idaho and much of the western United States. Commissioners didn’t use the word sanctuary in the document but did commit to upholding the constitutional rights of citizens in the event of encroachment by federal and state governments.
Sanctuary is a word often used by cities defying the constitution. As the draft was being prepared, a decision was made to avoid using any such language.
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$11.03 million budget reflects 1.85% spending increase
BILL PEARSON Thu, 12/17/2020 - 7:30am
Lincoln County Commissioners unanimously approved a $11,039,219 budget for 2021 during the Dec. 15 meeting. The county budget reflects $199,942 more in spending or a 1.85% increase. Commissioners approved the budget after receiving the Budget Advisory Committee’s recommendation for adoption.
With two weeks left in the year, Sheriff Todd Brackett expects a “hefty surplus” in his department’s 2020 budget. Brackett reported the COVID-19 pandemic played a role in the surplus along with several department vacancies and effective overtime budgeting. Brackett sought to use department unspent funds for a couple un-budgeted items. He received approval to buy two traffic radar units totaling $4,460 and 27 heavy-duty face shields costing $2,538. Brackett described the face shields as being used for more than virus containment. “They are not typical face masks. They are used