Sheriff's budget questioned

During the Sweetwater County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Mike Lowell’s budget came under some scrutiny.

The Commissioners are requesting a meeting with Sheriff Lowell to discuss the projected budget overage of $291,000.

Chairman Reid West started the conversation by saying Sheriff Lowell is running out of time to get his budget back on track. He and the other county commissioners received a letter from Lowell informing the board that he is projecting a $291,000 shortfall.

West said the board did give Sheriff Lowell permission to move money around from department to department to balanc...