Saturday's Internet Edition, May 17, 2008.
Cooleemee Board Decides Against Sheriff’s Contract
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This decision was made during their Monday, Dec. 10 workshop.
Each board member spent many months comparing, reviewing and discussing all aspects of coverage that could be provided by the sheriff’s department, including any financial benefits.
After reviewing a financial summary which showed the town would not save a substantial amount of money as some had thought when beginning negotiations with Davie County, the board voted to continue with the police department.
Commissioner Fran Parker stated that concerns from citizens, expressed to her and to the other board members, would be addressed to insure that the needs of the citizens are being met.
Parker thanked Davie County Sheriff Andy Stokes, and Davie Finance Director Jim Stockert, for taking time to meet with the town board and for supplying financial documents to assist the board in making its decision.
She said the town appreciated Stokes’ continuing dedication and willingness to help in any way possible and Stockert’s interest and concern for the town ... subscribe to the Davie County Enterprise Record, P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, N.C. 27028.