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Sheriff asks for $10 million increase

   June 28, 2007

At the Escambia County commissioners budget workshop today, Sheriff Ron McNesby submitted $85,870,017 budget for next year. His current budget is $75,858,215.

Sheriff’s Office $52,962,824  – up $7,037,466 – 15%

Jail/Detention $31,019,263 – up  $2,747,360 – 10%

Court Service $1,887,930 – up $226,976 – 14%

Total increase:  $10,011,802 – 13%
This is the preliminary budget. According to those at the meeting, the ECSO is working to reduce this number. By law, the sheriff has to submit a certified budget document by May 1 and this was his first public draft.

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