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Pecos City Council votes to cover full employee insurance premium increase
Summary
The Pecos City Council voted to cover 100% of the city—s 2025—1026 employee insurance premium increase after staff reported a $417,000 rise in costs; council members said the city can absorb the amount for now but will re-evaluate if finances worsen.
The Pecos City Council voted Aug. 28 to cover the entire increase in employee health-insurance premiums for the 2025—1026 fiscal year. Councilman O—Brien moved to cover 100% of the increase and Councilman Barrasco seconded; the motion carried. City staff told the council the total premium increase this year was $417,000.
City Manager Charles Lino said the city regularly shops insurance…
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