Council Approves Budget Amendment Redirecting Funds to Law Enforcement and Attorney Equipment

The Weston County Commissioners held a regular meeting on August 19, 2025, in Upton, Wyoming, where they discussed amendments to the 2025-2026 budget. The primary focus was on reallocating funds due to previous miscommunications regarding budget planning with law enforcement.

During the meeting, it was revealed that $2,500 would be moved from the general finance and administration budget to cover expenses for attorney office equipment. Additionally, $34.24 was allocated from general finance to support the law enforcement inmate program, which is used for purchasing snacks and other items for inmates.

Further adjustments included transferring $1,000 from general finance to the sheriff's new equipment fund and $64 to enhance the general law enforcement tower. The commissioners also approved a transfer of $1,162 to the general sheriff's public relations budget and a small amount of $2.50 for a maintenance agreement.

A question arose regarding the source of the inmate program funds, with some uncertainty about whether the money comes from collections made by the sheriff's office. The discussion highlighted the complexities involved in managing the budget and ensuring that funds are appropriately allocated to various departments.

The meeting concluded with a motion to approve the proposed budget amendments, reflecting the commissioners' commitment to addressing the financial needs of law enforcement and related services in Weston County.