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Mountain Home and Elmore County Reunite on Dispatch | Boise News
After nearly two years of tension, Mountain Home and Elmore County have finally sealed a new five-year dispatch services deal—just in time to avoid a service gap. The fallout from a 2024 payment dispute had threatened public safety, but both sides worked hard to rebuild trust, agreeing on everything from emergency calls to non-urgent support. While one commissioner opposed the deal over cost, the majority backed it as the smarter, more affordable choice—saving taxpayers millions compared to building their own center. This partnership also marks progress on broader intergovernmental…
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