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Douglas County commissioners debate market-based pay increases and elected-official raises
Summary
During July 11 budget deliberations the Douglas County Commission discussed staff market-based pay adjustments that would raise employee pay above inflation and a proposal to limit elected-official increases to 3%. No vote was taken; staff will supply comparative data from peer counties for follow-up.
Douglas County commissioners spent substantial time July 11 discussing proposed market-based pay adjustments for county staff and whether elected officials’ salaries should be treated differently. The conversation took place during a budget deliberation session; commissioners did not take votes and staff were asked to supply additional comparative data before the next meeting.
The county’s budget proposal includes market-based pay adjustments and a separate merit pool. Sarah, a county staff member who led the budget presentation, described the county’s approach: “we do not have a cost of living adjustment. That's not what our pay plan puts forward. We do market based pay, which is based off of what the cost of the job is in the marketplace.” Sarah said her analysis shows a proposed market adjustment in the 6.4–6.7% range and a 3% merit pool in the budget as presented.
Why it matters: commissioners said the choices affect the county’s ability to retain staff and the tax burden…
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