Jan 15, 2025Board meeting
Polk County Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting
The Board of Supervisors reviewed the County Attorney's budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions centered on funding requests for victim-offender dialogue programs, a dedicated social worker position to support criminal justice clients, and adjustments to continuing legal education and publications budgets. The meeting also highlighted recent accomplishments, such as the implementation of a successful license reinstatement program, the establishment of protocols for court-ordered blood draws with local hospitals, and the launch of a diversion program for low-level nonviolent misdemeanors aimed at reducing recidivism.