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EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County sheriff, DA and county judge sound off on upcoming budget
Smith County leaders discuss the upcoming county budget, with the sheriff requesting approximately $5 million in pay raises and additional deputy positions.
By By Blake Holland·2 hr ago
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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Three Smith County leaders join Blake Holland on this week's edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now to discuss the upcoming county budget.
Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith discusses what he's asking for in the next budget, including pay raises estimated to total around $5 million and more deputies.
Smith explains the reasons behind his requests, including the office's current problems recruiting and retaining deputies.
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