Board approves consent agenda, backs lobbying for transportation funding and asks legislature for third Polk County circuit judge The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, adopted a resolution lobbying for transportation funding solutions and passed a separate resolution requesting a third Polk County circuit court judge; the board then moved into a closed session under statute 19 85 1 g and adjourned.

The Polk County Board is taking bold steps by lobbying for transportation funding and requesting a third circuit court judge to enhance local justice—what's next for the community?

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Sheriff Discusses New Deflection Process Amid Public Defense Provider Changes Sheriff highlights increased referrals for deflection process despite challenges with public defense contracts.

Polk County is reshaping its justice system with a bold new deflection process aimed at increasing referrals and addressing public defense challenges, but will it be enough to keep the balance?

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