New Director of Public Safety and generator reliability
Summary
After a search that started in November and drew over 50 applications, Forest Rothchild is the county's new Public Safety Director at $95,000 a year. Officials say the hiring process included fire service and law enforcement panelists and multiple interview rounds.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The new director's salary is $95,000 a year.
Residents get a fully staffed Department of Public Safety leadership team.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-03-26
Forest Rothchild, on day four as Public Safety Director, told residents emergency management, fire, and EMS exist so someone answers when you call 911.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-03-12
New Public Safety Director Forrest Rothchild was welcomed by Zoom and floated 4-H training partnerships. The board also approved contracts keeping eleven tower-site generators maintained and remotely monitored — critical backup for 911 radio communications during storms.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-03-05
After a search that started in November and drew over 50 applications, Forest Rothchild is the county's new Public Safety Director at $95,000 a year. Officials say the hiring process included fire service and law enforcement panelists and multiple interview rounds.
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