Votes at a glance: pay adjustments for dispatch approved; 3.8% raise target retained

Oct 1, 2026

The board approved a motion authorizing the Central Communications director to adjust pay for prior experience, include longevity and make two limited retroactive payments; the board also approved keeping a 3.8% raise target for county employees by voice vote.

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Action 1 — Central Communications pay adjustments: Motion approved to give the director the authority to use prior experience in determining pay for lateral hires, include longevity in the pay policy, adjust the night-supervisor pay band and make two specified retroactive payments (retroactive date 01/01/2026 for two employees; other changes effective 01/01/2027). Commissioners approved the motion by voice vote after staff clarified the practical need to amend the county salary ordinance.

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