Votes at a glance: commissioners approve ballot language for 9-1-1/device surcharge

Key action: the board voted to adopt revised ballot language authorizing a monthly 9-1-1/device surcharge to fund replacement radios (motion carried 5–3 on roll call).

Roll call: Commissioner Bair — Yes; Commissioner Walls — Yes; Commissioner Kennedy — No; Commissioner Duncan — No; Commissioner Pawlowski — Yes; Commissioner Williams — No; Commissioner Snell — Yes; Chair Shotwell — Yes (motion carries 5–3).

Next steps recorded in the meeting: clerk to print ballot language and proceed with the election timeline; county administrator and IT/sheriff’s office to prepare procurement planning and a possible RFP; capital funds remain a contingency if voters reject the measure. Staff estimated equipment acquisition could take roughly six months to a year after levy authority begins.