Sumter County Council adopts $60.4 million budget and raises sheriff starting pay Sumter County Council on June 13 adopted a $60,422,521 fiscal year 2023–24 budget that includes up to $250,000 from fund balance to increase the sheriff’s starting salary from $42,000 to $45,000; the measure passed unanimously.

Sumter County Council has approved a $60.4 million budget that raises starting pay for sheriff deputies, aiming to improve recruitment and retention in a competitive job market.

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