Committee debates salary increases and potential townwide wage study
Members argued over proposed raises, with some urging a townwide wage study and others recommending level funding until full budget/audit information is available; one member moved to defund a contested salary line.
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The budget meeting included an extended exchange over proposed salary increases and whether the committee should conduct a townwide wage study. One member argued against a blanket COLA approach and suggested level‑funding raises until the committee has audited figures for all departments. Another member, citing employee retention concerns, urged care when considering cuts to wages.
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