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Commissioners weigh 3%–5% staff raises as health insurance, postage and other costs rise
Summary
Van Zandt County budget workshop reviewed options for countywide salary increases, projected costs of 3%–5% raises, insurance increases and retiree/retirement-match proposals; no formal vote taken.
Van Zandt County commissioners reviewed potential countywide salary increases and related budget impacts as staff identified known cost increases for fiscal 2026.
Staff presented three illustrative salary scenarios: a 3% across-the-board increase (estimated additional cost about $371,229), a 4% increase (about $493,778) and a 5% increase (about $616,347). The presenter cautioned these figures exclude requests for additional positions and certain…
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