Wells County Council raises part-time pay cap, approves PIO and several budget changes as 2023 planning continues

Feb 22, 2026

At its Aug. 11 budget session, the Wells County Council voted 7-0 to amend the 2022 Salary Ordinance to raise the part-time hourly maximum to $15, approved a part-time Public Information Officer, made pension and security staffing decisions for the Sheriff’s Office and moved several budget adjustments; further wage discussions were recessed to Aug. 16.

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The Wells County Council met in budget session on Aug. 11, 2022, at the Wells County Carnegie Annex and took several actions shaping 2023 staffing and pay decisions. The council unanimously amended the 2022 Salary Ordinance to raise the maximum hourly rate for part-time employees from $12.60 to $15.00 per hour; the motion was made by Council member Seth Whicker and seconded by Chuck King and carried 7-0.

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