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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 9, 2025 <br />would hinder the department's ability to address community concerns effectively. He <br />insisted that past budgeting practices had not met the needs of the Sheriffs Office and <br />called for a more substantial financial commitment to support public safety initiatives. <br />Further discussion centered on the County Administrator's proposal to increase <br />deputy salaries from $50,000 to approximately $59,381, in order to match the pay of <br />firefighters. A suggested average raise of $3,500 for civilian employees was deemed <br />insufficient and rejected by the Sheriff. The Sheriff emphasized the critical need for <br />adequate salary funding due to financial difficulties faced by staff. <br />Chairman Flescher invited public comment. <br />The following people spoke: <br />Renee Reya <br />Lisa Boisvert <br />Catherine Gipson <br />James Dick <br />Serenity Marsh <br />Steve Aguirre <br />Michael Marsh <br />Lydia Davis <br />Paul Zelno <br />Tony Consalo <br />Baris Fanning <br />Thomas Lowther <br />Bob Sunkel <br />Bob Lindsay <br />Dr. Angela Jones <br />Trinity Marsh <br />Gordon Michael <br />Matt Redstone <br />Paul Godier <br />Joan Johnson <br />Deputy Park <br />John Clark <br />John Tobaya <br />There was a strong consensus among community members and former law <br />enforcement officials regarding the urgent need to improve compensation and support <br />for the Indian River County Sheriffs Office and its civilian staff. Many residents, <br />students, and local leaders voiced their support for increased funding for the Sheriff, <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 10 <br />