Martel proposes benefit changes, insurance increase and 2% total wages bump for 2027
The executive proposed a new second insurance plan, a recommended 6% increase in health‑insurance contributions and a 2% total pay increase in 2027 (1% in January and 1% in July) tied to reinstated performance reviews, estimating about $1 million in additional compensation cost.
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Martel said the county engaged employees with a benefits survey and 13 listening sessions with more than 200 employees and is recommending benefit and pay changes to retain staff. He said he recommends a 6% increase in employee and employer contributions for health insurance and adding a second plan with lower deductibles and co‑pays, and that he is proposing a 1% wage increase in January and another 1% in July (2% total) tied to performance review reinstatement.
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