Proposed cuts to sheriff’s office vex county council

Atkins says he might close one precinct, end some services

By Jake Thomas, Columbian political reporter

Published: October 25, 2016, 7:43pm

Sheriff Chuck Atkins, seen at his Vancouver office in December, caused concern among Clark County councilors when he outlined how proposed budget cuts would affect programs in his department. (Columbian files)

The Clark County council made no decisions on how to balance the county’s finances during a Tuesday afternoon work session. However, it used the meeting to express concerns about new debt financing and cuts to the sheriff’s office included in the proposed 2017-2018 budget, while also disagreeing over how to address its recurring financial shortfall.

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