Commissioner Siddle gives update on possible addition to Direct Distribution 

Last month, Senator Dave Kinskey (R – District 22) told Sheridan Media news that during the current legislative session, there have been no proposals or discussions regarding the reduction of what has already been appropriated from the direct distributions to municipalities, but there were discussions being had on possibly adding to those funds. 

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commissioner Nick Siddle gave listeners an update on the direct distribution discussions. Although nothing is decided as of yet, the discussions to add some funds to those distributions may have proven fruitful. 

Sheridan County’s portion of the Direct Distribution funds is approximately $1 million. This funding can be used for general county operations, but cannot be used for employee salaries and benefits, or additional employees.

The major benefit of additional funds to Direct Distributions is seen by the smaller municipalities in Sheridan County. 

As of Feb. 17, Kinskey said there was no change to the Direct Distributions, but that lawmakers are far from done with this year’s session.