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Sheriff pay raises and regional jail funding amplify budget choices; board weighs level funding, legal limits
Summary
An ongoing pay increase for sheriff deputies and a large request from the regional jail surfaced as significant budget drivers during Stafford County’s FY26 work session.
An ongoing pay increase for sheriff’s deputies and a large funding request for the regional jail emerged as central constraints on Stafford County’s fiscal planning during the work session.
Board members repeatedly returned to the question of whether the county’s FY26 budget must reflect a 15% pay increase the board approved previously for sheriff deputies, or whether a smaller step would reduce pressure on the real‑estate tax rate. Vice Chair Allen asked staff to estimate the difference between the 15% and an 8% increase (the latter is comparable to raises given to county general government staff and fire/rescue). Staff told the board that the 15% versus 8% decision produces…
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