Commissioners split over how to implement budgeted 3% pay authority
Commissioners debated whether to cap wage increases or leave implementation to staff after the budget passed with a 3% authority; one commissioner proposed a $0.50-per-hour cap to shield lowest-paid workers while preserving flexibility for staff.
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During debate on the 2027 budget appropriation, commissioners focused on how the budgeted 3% compensation authority would be implemented in payroll decisions.
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