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Charleston County clears $2,000 one-time employee bonus in budget second reading amid debate
Summary
Council approved the second reading of the FY26 budget amendment to allocate a $2,000 one-time payment to employees, a $4.2 million draw from fund balance; vote passed 8–1 after members debated scope, means-testing and retention goals.
Charleston County Council approved second reading of a fiscal-year 2026 budget amendment that includes a one-time $2,000 payment to county employees, funded from county fund balance. The ordinance amendment, described at the meeting as a $4.2 million appropriation for FY26, was supported by council members who framed it as a retention and morale measure. During debate, Council member "Mister Kabrowski" said he opposed a flat payment to all employees and moved to amend to limit the bonus to employees earning $75,000 or less; that amendment failed to gain the support needed and the council…
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