Earlier this year, DeWitt County's long-time 9-1-1 leader left for a job with the City of Clinton.
DeWitt County Board Chair Joe Witte says not only is the County now trying to find the replacement for Tony Harris, but they are also exploring re-imagining that job.
According to Witte, the ETSB Board and Sheriff Mike Walker are mostly charged with finding a replacement for Harris. While they want to find a candidate, they also want to find the right candidate.
Like many positions, Harris took on a lot of responsibilities that may not traditionally fall under the purview of a 9-1-1 director. Witte notes it's a challenge many employers face, you have to decide what the successor is going to have in their job description.
Witte notes the future of the 9-1-1 job is just among many things DeWitt County Board committees are working on right now. While County Board meetings have been a bit slower lately, he anticipates those meetings picking up as some of the committees conclude issues they are focused on.
