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| Sheriff supports takeover |
| By Vineyard Gazette |
| Published: 05/02/2008 |
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MASSACHUSETTS - Faced with a near-certain fiscal crisis due to pressure from state officials and political maneuverings on Beacon Hill, Dukes County Sheriff Michael McCormack has quietly agreed to trade his independence for a state takeover of his department. Two weeks ago, Sheriff McCormack joined with the sheriffs of Barnstable, Norfolk and Plymouth counties to back an amendment to Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposed 2009 budget that would place the four sheriffs and their employees under control of the commonwealth. The move directly contradicts earlier statements from the sheriff following the announcement by Governor Patrick in February that he wanted the state to take over the seven county sheriffs which still operate independently of the state. At the time Sheriff McCormack went before the Dukes County Commission and the Dukes County Charter Study Commission to stand by his commitment to county government — which is under study and in a state of uncertainty. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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