No doubt we have some negative things but we have to work on the positives and address the problems that we do have. Mertes and Pinkelman both said the board should find a way to restore sheriff's department night patrols and full staffing for 911. Pinkelman also hopes the board will work together with other elected officials and county employees. Everything is clicking and everyone is working hand and hand to get things settled. I think if we can work as one entity and not six, we'll get a lot farther.
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