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Board approves state‑funded recruitment and retention bonuses for emergency communications staff
Summary
New Kent adopted an ordinance to authorize one‑time bonuses for eligible emergency communications employees funded entirely through a VDEM NG‑911 grant; board members discussed perceptions of equity with other county staff.
The New Kent County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 8 adopted an ordinance authorizing monetary bonuses for eligible emergency communications employees, to be funded through a Virginia Department of Emergency Management NG‑911 grant. Finance staff said the bonuses are for recruitment and retention and make up under one‑third of the grant award; remaining grant money covers training and equipment.
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