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Miami County commissioners settle on 3% pay increase, add one jailer to 2026 budget
Summary
The Miami County Board of Commissioners agreed in a June 25 study session to budget a 3% across‑the‑board pay increase for 2026 and to add one deputy jailer to next year's staffing plan, while reserving other reclassification decisions for later.
Miami County commissioners agreed in a June 25 budget study session to include a 3% pay increase for county employees in the proposed 2026 budget and to add one deputy jailer to staffing, officials said.
The action came during a review of reclassification and wage proposals. Lucas Mellinger, assistant county administrator, presented updated budget sheets and asked commissioners to finalize reclassifications and wage options. "I guess the big question now is where do we land on pay increases?" Mellinger said while showing a spreadsheet with…
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