IT director’s request for longevity pay paused after council pushback

Feb 22, 2026

IT Director Roger Richardson asked the Wells County Council to grant a longevity increase on the pay matrix for a recent hire with 13 years' experience; Council members Brandon Harnish and Todd Mahnensmith opposed the request and President Seth Whicker suggested deferring the decision until the next budget cycle.

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At the Nov. 6 Wells County Council meeting, IT Director Roger Richardson requested a longevity increase on the county pay matrix for a recently hired IT employee who has 13 years of experience. Richardson said the employee had been hired at the base rate and asked the council to consider an adjustment to recognize prior experience.

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