Commissioners approve PCRs with additional merit raises after heated debate
Commissioners debated whether recent pay increases were merit‑based or cost‑of‑living adjustments and approved PCRs 15–36 that include targeted merit raises; the motion passed with one commissioner recorded as opposed.
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The Commissioners Court engaged in an extended discussion over PCRs 15–36, which included merit raises for staff in one precinct. Judge Keogh said he considered the additional payments 'exorbitant' and questioned adding money on top of a previously approved 5% increase. One commissioner defended the targeted merit approach, saying managers identified staff who performed above average and deserved extra recognition.
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