Lebanon County Commissioners have been asked to fund a new human trafficking task force along with hiring a new assistant district attorney as part of their 2026 budget, which is facing a $5 million-plus deficit. The DA’s office is the only department in Lebanon County seeking new staff and funding to create a new program in 2026, according to county administrator Jamie Wolgemuth.
During recent budget hearings, the district attorney’s office requested a new hire as well as funding for a human trafficking task force. LebTown’s coverage notes that these requests align with the county’s continued efforts to address crime-related issues and bolster legal resources in the coming year.
During recent Lebanon County budget hearings, the district attorney’s office requested a new hire as well as funding for a human trafficking task force. The DA’s office is the only department in Lebanon County seeking new staff and funding to create a new program in 2026, county administrator Jamie Wolgemuth told LebTown.
LebTown frames the context by indicating the county is contending with a deficit projected for 2026, with coverage suggesting the county’s 2026 operating plan depends on action from state authorities and internal reallocations to close the gap.
Author’s note: This summary preserves the core facts and quotes while removing extraneous details and noise, in order to present a clear view of the budget-driven push for a new staff position and a dedicated task force in 2026.
What I typically do is try to cover the gap, the deficit, with that set aside money that we’ve now used. While we have a reason to believe the state will eventually pay us back that $12 million I mentioned, if the budget changes, if they make it a smaller budget and cut, then I don’t know how much of that we’ll get back.
Summary of key points:
- Lebanon County is considering funding for a new assistant district attorney and a human trafficking task force as part of the 2026 budget. [1]
- The proposed additions come amid a budget deficit projected to exceed $5 million. [1]
- The district attorney’s office is the sole county department requesting new staff and a formal program for 2026. [1]
- County Administrator Jamie Wolgemuth indicated reliance on state funds and reserve funds to bridge the deficit, with potential impacts if state funding is delayed or reduced. [1]
Author’s resume: LebTown provides independent local journalism focused on Lebanon County, documenting budget deliberations, fiscal challenges, and governance decisions with emphasis on community impact.
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