Commissioners workshop examines 5% cost‑of‑living raise, longevity changes and retirement‑match options

Jul 14, 2025

County staff proposed a 5% across‑the‑board cost‑of‑living increase for employees, changes to the longevity program (now $6 per month credit after 5 years, capped at $1,800) and scenarios for increasing the county retirement match from 110% to 150% or 200% with associated cost estimates.

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Sandra, the county budget officer, presented multiple personnel scenarios for commissioners to consider as part of next year’s budget, including a proposed 5% cost‑of‑living increase, modifications to the longevity program and alternative retirement‑match levels.

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