Sheriff and commissioners wrangle over budget, Journal article
About this episode
The episode discusses a heated argument between Sheriff Steve Nowlin and the Montezuma County commissioners regarding the county budget and a forensic audit.
An article in the Journal and ongoing concerns about the county budget led to a tempestuous argument between Sheriff Steve Nowlin and the Montezuma County commissioners Tuesday. The commissioners then voted to spend up to $50,000 on a forensic audit of the sheriff’s office and detention center.
Topics covered
- county budget
- forensic audit
- government conflict
- law enforcement
- local news
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