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Ward County begins 2026 budget with step increases, modest COLA and insurance bump; pay amendments approved
5831404 · May 20, 2025
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Summary
Commissioners approved several departmental pay amendments and set initial 2026 budget inputs — a 2.5% step increase, 1.5% COLA and a 10% insurance increase — as starting guidance for budget discussions.
Ward County commissioners approved pay amendments for several employees and set preliminary parameters for the 2026 budget during their May 20 meeting. Human Resources Director Nichole Degenstein presented pay amendments for named employees in multiple…
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