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Court hears workforce compensation plan: 3% COLA, reclass estimate and phased IT hires

5919672 · August 15, 2025
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Summary

Staff recommended a 3% cost-of-living/structure adjustment across elected officials and county staff, estimated $2.3 million for professional reclass alignments affecting about 1,600 employees, and phased hiring for IT positions; commissioners sought more detail on reclasses, position counts and timing.

Staff presented a workforce compensation package that includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and a 3% structural increase for both law-enforcement and non-law-enforcement pay structures.

Key numbers and staff explanation: Bob Wilson, Human Resources Director, told the court the $2,300,000 estimate for professional-schedule reclass adjustments is approximate and would likely affect roughly 1,600 employees as the county continues incremental market alignment work following a Korn Ferry…

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