Sheriff’s request cut, but still can do raises

County spending plan would give deputies $7K bump.

  • Columbia County Commissioner Rocky Ford said he was fine with the budget allocation presented by county administration for the Sheriff’s Office because ‘we have to present a balanced budget.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia County Commissioner Rocky Ford said he was fine with the budget allocation presented by county administration for the Sheriff’s Office because ‘we have to present a balanced budget.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

    The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office isn’t getting its full budget request for the next fiscal year.

    However, the Columbia County Commission is providing enough additional funds to provide a $7,000 inc…