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By Jeff on Thursday, August 15, 2024

Fisher County Commissioners wrestle with numbers while the clock ticks on tough decisions

  • Fisher County Commissioners Preston Martin and Micah Evans discuss financial and operational expectations with Chief Deputy Jarod Smith and Sheriff Tom Pohlman during Monday's budget workshop
    Fisher County Commissioners Preston Martin and Micah Evans discuss financial and operational expectations with Chief Deputy Jarod Smith and Sheriff Tom Pohlman during Monday's budget workshop

    Fisher County Commissioners wrestle with numbers while the clock ticks on tough decisions

    The Fisher County Commissioners convened on Monday for the first time since Judge Ken Holt submitted his proposed budget late last month, which significantly reduced funding to the county jail. After more than six hours of deliberations, commissioners were unable to reach a budget that could keep the jail open…