Dearth of workforce housing impacts hiring

The lack of affordable housing in the county is impacting the sheriff’s department and the future looks dubious as they attempt to fill staffing positions.

This is a dilemma facing most public sector employers. Since the beginning of the year, three deputies have retired and several more are eligible — both on the road and in the county jail.

Sgts. Greg Hornkohl and Mike Bankey have retired and John Donohue is scheduled to work his final shift, assigned to Suttons Bay.