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Orleans County Legislators Approve Nearly $40,000 in Tech Upgrades, Address Staffing in Sheriff’s Office

2025-02-20 · 7017 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Approved $26,043 for Microsoft Office 365 licensing and $12,355 for cybersecurity software.
  • Authorized a temporary full-time Corrections Officer position and a part-time Marine Deputy Sheriff position.
  • Ratified a state grant agreement securing $117,906 for the Sheriff’s Office for terrorism prevention.
  • Accepted amendments to a Public Defender grant to maintain pay parity and fund support staff through 2026.
  • proclaimed March as Disabilities Awareness Month.
  • Adopted a blanket insurance bond for county officials.
  • Authorized flood mitigation equipment maintenance with the state.

The Orleans County Legislature approved funding for critical cybersecurity software and Microsoft licenses during their Feb. 20 meeting, while also authorizing new temporary staffing in the Sheriff’s Office and corrections division.

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Village Budget & Tax Levy Infrastructure & DPW Projects Police & Public Safety
People
Lynne Johnson (Orleans County Legislature Chairwoman) Donald Allport (Orleans County Legislator) Robert Ortt (New York State Senator) Steve Hawley (New York State Assemblyman) William Eick (Orleans County Legislature Vice Chairman) Lisa Stenshorn (Clerk of the Orleans County Legislature) Edward Morgan (Orleans County Legislator) Kimberly DeFrank (Orleans County Treasurer) John Fitzak (Orleans County Legislator)