Hughes County Commission Holds Off On Replacing Resigning Deputy Amid Budget Considerations

Hughes County Commission Holds Off On Replacing Resigning Deputy Amid Budget Considerations

PIERRE — What is the cost of safety in Hughes County? It’s a question will take at least two more weeks to figure out. The Hughes County Commission Monday accepted the resignation of Sheriff’s Deputy Cody Hall, but it was Sheriff Patrick Callahan’s request to replace Hall that lead to wider debate…

Commissioner Connie Hohn investigated how other counties in the state fund and staff their sheriff’s offices and fellow Commissioner Rob Fines wants a closer look at the break down…

Callahan told Commissioners he doesn’t see cutting back on staff as an option…

The Commission tabled action on replacing Hall until the next meeting of the Hughes County Commission in two weeks