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Commissioners workshop examines 5% cost‑of‑living raise, longevity changes and retirement‑match options
Summary
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.
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.
Cost‑of‑living and longevity: Sandra said she budgeted a 5% cost‑of‑living increase across the board and proposed beefing up the county’s longevity program to help address pay disparities that have developed over time. The county’s current longevity policy begins after five years of service and pays $6 per month of credited service up to a 25‑year cap (maximum payment $1,800); Sandra…
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