ALFRED -- The York County Board of Commissioners will take up the issue of budget cuts to the sheriff's department in a meeting that was postponed from last week due to a snowstorm.

The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. today and the most pertinent issue is the sheriff's budget and the possibility of having to cutting four full-time sheriff deputy positions.

It is an issue of concern for law enforcement, EMTs and other rescue workers in York County.

''It all comes down to what calls we're going to answer and how long it's going to take to answer the calls, and at what point are we putting people's safety at risk here,'' Sheriff Maurice Ouellette said in a previous report (which can be read by clicking here). ''Somebody is going to get hurt out there, and that's what I'm concerned about.''

The meeting will be held at the York County Courthouse.

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