Emergency Services Director's Appeal Denied Amid Budget Concerns
Emergency services director denied discipline appeal; County administrator says Sine is not managing budget
The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, October 7, 2025
During a recent Jefferson County Commission meeting, Mike Sine, director of the local Emergency Services Agency, faced a denied appeal for a Level 3 disciplinary action from County Administrator Edwina Benites, who cited failures in budget management. This discussion followed accusations from the local firefighter union regarding underfunding in emergency services. As Sine emotionally appealed the decision, he reminded commissioners that further disciplinary actions could lead to his termination, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by emergency services in the area.
