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Potter County commissioners set Aug. 25 public hearing as budget talks leave major pay requests unresolved
Summary
Commissioners approved a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget and publication of proposed elected-officer salary increases, but left multiple department pay and staffing requests unresolved while officials warned any additions will raise the tax rate above this year’s target.
Potter County Commissioners on Thursday approved a notice setting Monday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m. for the public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget and authorized publication of proposed salary increases for elected county and precinct officers. The vote was recorded as unanimous, 4-0.
The hearing was one of several procedural steps the commission took after lengthy department-by-department presentations that included requests for new hires, raises and technology contracts. County staff repeatedly cautioned the court that adding recurring payroll costs would push the county’s required tax increase well above this year’s working numbers.
County Auditor Brandon (staff) told the court…
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