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UPDATE: Shelby County Commissioners Court votes to dissolve Indigent Health Care Coordinator's position, judge says money is needed in other areas

After one month, the Shelby County Commissioners' Court has voted to dissolve the position of Indigent Health Care Coordinator and move the job back to the county judge’s office.

 

At Monday’s meeting, by a 3-2 vote, with County Judge Allison Harbison breaking the tie, the position created by former judge Rick Campbell in the final few weeks of his administration will end this Friday, Jan. 16.

 

Former County Treasurer assistant Terry Ford was hired for the full-time job.

 

Presiding over her first meeting as judge, Harbison said this position should have never been funded, and there were budget cuts in the past couple of years, such as the loss of three deputies at the sheriff’s department we need to address before funding a position that can be handled by her office, and others willing to assist.

 

Judge Harbison added, "I could not consciously stand by and allow this to happen.”

 

Voting against the motion were Commissioners Travis Rodgers and Bradley Allen.

 

Rodgers questioned not having a full-time employee may slow down the indigent healthcare application process? 

 

Judge Harbison said her secretary, Sandra Green, along with part-time Indigent Healthcare employee Ethel Holder, as well as herself and even County Treasurer Ann Blackwell, will be able to handle and process applications effectively and efficiently.

 

Judge Harbison said during the court session, "I promise the ball will not be dropped." 

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