Commissioners flag staffing pressure as employee prepares for maternity leave

Commissioners raised questions about whether the office could sustain operations if staffing dropped from four people to two while an employee takes maternity leave. One commissioner asked, "Are they gonna be able to handle that without you're gonna take 6 weeks off?" and warned the budget could be "tight anyhow."

Emily, the staff member who will take leave, said she felt confident leaving operations to her colleagues: "I feel Maddie and Bryce will have it handled beautifully." Commissioners agreed to monitor workloads and noted the budget includes contingency for hiring if needed.