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Greenville County councilors weigh larger public-safety pay increases, possible position trade-offs
Summary
Councilors discussed raising public-safety pay above the 3% in the proposed budget, cost estimates for higher raises, and possible offsets including delaying or cutting new positions and using discretionary funds designated for roads.
Councilor Russo and other Greenville County Council members discussed raising public-safety pay beyond the 3% included in the administrator’s proposed budget, focusing on costs, recruitment and possible budget offsets.
The council heard a county staff estimate that “the increase for the sheriff’s for public safety, actually, when you include the sheriff, detention, EMS, records, forensics, and coroner, which are all considered public safety, would amount to $1,130,000.00 per 1%.” Councilor Russo summarized that a 3% increase would therefore be “right at $3,600,000.”
Why it matters: councilors said they want public safety prioritized while also avoiding an unsustainable ongoing commitment. Councilor Mitchell asked if the increases would be “ongoing,” and county staff replied they would be recurring, noting that salary increases should be supported by continuing revenue.
Key details and trade-offs
- Cost estimate: county staff said each…
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