(KLZA)--Richardson County Commissioners discussed salary increases for deputies sheriffs with five years of overall service in law enforcement during their August 18th meeting.
Sheriff Rick Hardesty submitted the proposal to increase the hourly wage for deputies meeting the criteria by 47-cents per hour to$24.13. The proposal passed unanimously and was effective as of August 23.
Discussion was also held regarding the establishment of a position for a K-9 officer for the Sheriff's Department. No action was taken.
In other business the Board authorized County Attorney Doug Merz to proceed with the filing of six tax foreclosures.
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