Ford County commissioners order study of pay-plan changes, emphasizing no employee pay cuts

Jul 24, 2026

The Ford County commission unanimously approved three motions directing staff to compile data on proposed pay-plan changes — studying a 5% milestone bonus and how to place long‑tenured and all employees on a formal pay scale while guaranteeing no immediate pay loss. The work will inform the 2026 and 2027 budgets.

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The Ford County Board of County Commissioners on July 24 directed staff to compile detailed data on proposed changes to the county’s employee pay plan to inform the 2026 and 2027 budgets. Gary Thomas, chairman of the commission, moved three separate data‑collection measures that commissioners approved unanimously, and county staff will now prepare the financial and placement analyses requested.

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