County Commission Passes Budget with 9-5 Vote (video)

The Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget was approved by the Hardeman County Commission at yesterday’s meeting.

Hardeman County Sheriff, John Doolen, said he was not happy with the proposed budget for the Sheriff’s Department.

Commissioners voting against the proposed budget were Bobby Wright, Elvis White, Chandra Lake, Justin Howell and Mark Gilliam.

Those voting in favor of the proposed budget were Johnny Weems, John Vickers, Jackie Sain, Johnny Lanier, Bobby Hensley, Russell DeBerry, Gary Byers, Chris Bell and Gary Barber.

Commissioners Viscen Morrow and Corey Madden were absent.

Copies of the budget are available at the Mayor’s office at 100 North Main Street in Bolivar.

The full commission meeting may be viewed below.