County budget requests seek raises and gear upgrades
Donaldson pushes separate jail sheriff office and court security budgets, totaling 8.69 million for the jail and 7.02 million for the sheriff’s office, plus equipment upgrades including five replaced Impalas and more protective gear. Court security gains about 12 thousand. Redford notes August salary proposals and cautious funding.
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What's Next for County Budgets Schedule
A sequence of county budget steps from June 18 departmental meetings through September 9 budget adoption. Key actions include July 22 judge's recommended budget to commissioners, July 29 tax rate notices, August hearings, and September 9 final budget adoption. Includes public inspections and notices.
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Oklahoma teachers honored at IndyCar race for tornado acts
Two Moore Oklahoma teachers from Plaza Towers Elementary, Jennifer Simonds and Anna Canaday, were honored at the Texas Motor Speedway event for shielding kindergarteners during the May 20 Plaza Towers tornado. They described their actions as instinct to protect students as Moore suffered 24 fatalities. The ceremony featured honorary starter CJ Gillaspie, with community support noted for rebuilding efforts including donations and books from England.
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