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Thomas Ouellette
Mattson says the biggest issue facing the Madison County Coroner's office is budget shortfalls and staff scheduling difficulties. He says that during his new term, he will prioritize staying within the proposed budget for 2025, as well as streamlining day to day operations at the office by creating full time positions.

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Adam Matson
I'd like to see my staff or the staffing be able to go to full time. Currently, all my deputies are part time. I'd like to work towards getting some full time employees. and I just think we'd better complete the office and operate smoother.

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Thomas Ouellette
Mattson says that with full time staff, he would be able to overcome coordination issues by creating a more set schedule. This was Madison's first time running for a full term after he was caucused into the position last year, following the resignation of the previous coroner, doctor Troy Abbott. During Doctor Abbott's tenure, the coroner's office dealt with overcrowding and faced several workplace health and safety violations that resulted in more than $20,000 in OSHA fines.

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Thomas Ouellette
Matson has previous experience working as a licensed paramedic for 20 years and serving as a deputy coroner since 2016. In Anderson, Thomas Ouellette IPR news.