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Deltona budget includes 5% general pay increase, $15 starting wage and insurance review
Summary
Finance staff told commissioners the proposed FY25-26 budget includes a 5% increase for general employees and a $15-per-hour minimum starting salary that is scheduled to take effect under state law by October 1, 2026; health insurance was budgeted flat while staff pursue market quotes expected to reduce cost.
John McKinney, finance director, told the commission that general employees (all staff except fire personnel) are budgeted for a 5 percent pay increase in the FY2025–26 plan. "General employees... is budgeted at 5% for next fiscal year," McKinney said.
McKinney told commissioners the $15 minimum starting wage referenced in the discussion stems from a prior statewide referendum and is set to take effect by Oct. 1,…
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