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Warren County supervisors approve pay increases for public defender staff funded by grant; some supervisors warn of long-term cost risk
Summary
The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 122 to raise salaries in the public defender’s office and create a Department of Public Works position, funded by a five‑year grant. Supervisors expressed support but cautioned that the county would absorb costs if grant funding lapses.
Warren County supervisors on March 14 approved a measure to increase pay in the county public defender’s office and to create an additional position in the Department of Public Works, citing a five‑year grant that covers the increases.
The board enacted Resolution 122 during its regular meeting, voting 866 in favor to 0 opposed. Supervisor Wilde, who introduced the personnel committee’s report, said the pay adjustments are supported by a five‑year grant designed to make public defender salaries more competitive.
The change, Wilde said, will…
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