Community‑corrections staff raises proposed; officials flag grant limits

Oct 1, 2026

Officials considered moving several community‑corrections positions to higher internal bases (up to $25.47/hour), but noted many are grant-funded and may not sustain county-funded increases; staff were asked to confirm sustainability with the community‑corrections lead.

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Councilors discussed community‑corrections positions at length after the wage study showed some staff would jump substantially under the recommended PAT internal base. The Chair warned many community‑corrections jobs are grant‑funded and "I don't think they could sustain anymore," urging staff to confirm whether those grants could absorb higher county-set bases.

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