Franklin County keeps 4.1% raises while reducing staffing through attrition

Aug 5, 2026

County staff and commissioners said the 2027 budget includes a 4.1% pay increase for employees while the county has trimmed roughly 10–12% of positions over the last decade, relying on attrition and targeted cuts to balance the books.

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County staff told the board the 2027 plan preserves a 4.1% wage increase for employees while holding overall spending flat.

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