COMMISSIONERS APPROVE VEHICLE FOR CONSTABLE IN SPLIT VOTE

  

The Commissioners of Washington County voted to allow for the transfer of an unused Chevy Tahoe from the Sheriff's Office to the Constable of Precinct 3.

Commissioner Joy Fuchs made the motion contingent on a temporary trial period of six months, suggesting they see how the constable's performance responds.

Washington County Judge John Brieden suggested the timeline be moved to a year instead, as that would be a more feasible trial timeline.

Commissioner Kirk Hanath established he did not support the motion at all, as it would be a change to the constable's budget, and he firmly believed it did not follow proper procedure.

Hanath further defended his position that the court is in the budget season, and could change the Constable's budget to fit a vehicle.

While the other Commissioners voted yay, Hanath voted nay to the motion.