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Franklin County commissioners approve 18 radios for Sheriff's Office

The purchase, already budgeted under the county's new radio system, replaces existing Sheriff's Office equipment.

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At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

At that October 6 meeting, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of the 18 radios, which Pulliam said were already budgeted for under the new radio system.

The story

At a September 30 meeting, Commissioner Pulliam recommended purchasing 18 new radios for the Sheriff's Office, citing a cost of $7,500 each or $5,528 each with a trade-in, and said he wanted to vote on the purchase at the next regular meeting.

SourcesSeptember 30, 2025, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. Minutes

The purchase appeared on the board's October 6 agenda.

SourcesOctober 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Agenda

At that October 6 meeting, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of the 18 radios, which Pulliam said were already budgeted for under the new radio system.

SourcesOctober 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

What happened

How this issue got here

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Approved
confirmed

Purchase of 18 radios for the Sheriff's Office under the new radio system

Commissioner Pulliam spoke regarding the purchase of 18 radios already budgeted for with the new radio system.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Radios for the Sheriff's Office

Radios – Sheriff’s Office c. Seed Grant

Discussed
discussed

Purchase of 18 new radios for the Sheriff's Office

Pulliam recommended to purchase 18 new radios and would like to vote on the purchase at the next regular meeting. Radio Costs- $7500.00 each or a cost of $5528.00 with trade in.

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