The Merit System Board votes to let uniformed officers run for office while serving — but holds off on politicking by board members.
Power Poll: Rewinding 2022
Respondents weigh in on what they see as the most significant stories in government and education from the past year.
Meriting Attention
County Commission expands and revamps the Merit System Council, which protects Sheriff’s Office employees from political retribution.
Costs and Benefits
County Commission weighs how to take politics out of the Merit System designed to protect sheriff’s employees … from politics.
Merit System Council Rules Against Spangler
In a politically charged case, the board finds the sheriff improperly took away employee Martha Dooley’s car.
Conflicts and Interests
The Merit System Council’s contentious relationship with Sheriff Tom Spangler escalates amid accusations of political agendas.
On the Merits
County Commission delivers a split decision on revamping the grievance system for sheriff’s employees.