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Commissioners approve 3% salary increase for elected officials, cite retention concerns
5810702 · August 14, 2025
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The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a 3% across-the-board increase for elected officials and previously discussed a 3% raise for county employees, citing competitiveness and staff retention as reasons for the increase.
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted to approve a 3% salary increase for elected officials, mirroring a 3% across-the-board increase discussed for county employees. Commissioners said the increase is intended to keep county wages competitive with neighboring jurisdictions and to reduce turnover in departments including the sheriff—s…
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