Summary
Warren County's drug task force is dissolving its council of governments and will now be run by the Sheriff's Office under an MOU. The sheriff says it saves money, cuts audit fees, and gives the county more control; Commissioner Jones abstained because she felt rushed into a long-term commitment without time to research it.
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The task force runs on about $1.1 million in federal HIDTA money, grants and donations — not the general fund — though the county picks up the auditor of state's audit fee going forward.
Residents get continued drug enforcement with more direct county oversight and, per the sheriff, better operational security.
Taxpayers could be on the hook if federal HIDTA funding or grants dry up in the future.
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