DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee Meeting, Tuesday 6/2/26

The DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met on June 2, 2026, to discuss staffing needs within the Coroner's Office. The primary procurement-related topic was a proposal to add one full-time deputy coroner position due to a significant increase in death investigations and workload. The committee debated the timing and funding of this new headcount, with concerns raised about approving additional staff mid-fiscal year and the source of funds. It was clarified that the salary for the new position would initially be paid from the Coroner's fee fund rather than the general fund, with future funding subject to County Board approval. An amendment was proposed to permanently fund the position from the Coroner's fee fund. Ultimately, the committee voted to postpone the decision for two weeks to review detailed data on workload increases before final approval. Related budget transfer items were also tabled pending this decision.