Medium PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Sheriff's Budget Share and a Possible Law Enforcement Millage
Summary
The Sheriff takes the biggest bite of the General Fund — $259 million, about 42%. Commissioners floated carving out a separate law enforcement millage so residents can see exactly what public safety costs.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Sheriff operations account for $287 million countywide; a possible $10 million MSTU-to-General-Fund transfer is proposed.
✅Who benefits
Transparency on what law enforcement actually costs — and continued funding for deputies.
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