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Tippecanoe commissioners recommend 1% pay increase plus stipends for county employees
Summary
The Tippecanoe County Board of Commissioners voted to recommend a 1% across‑the‑board salary increase and one‑time stipends to the county council and auditor for approval amid budget pressure from state legislation.
The Tippecanoe County Board of Commissioners voted May 19 to recommend that the county auditor present to the County Council a 1% salary increase for county employees, together with one‑time stipends of $750 for full‑time employees and $500 for regular part‑time employees.
The move is a recommendation to the auditor and the County Council, which has final authority over budget and salaries. Commissioners debated the recommendation during a discussion of next year’s tight budget and the expected impacts of state legislation referred to in the meeting as SB 1.
Jennifer (staff member) presented cost estimates showing a 1% across‑the‑board increase would cost roughly $614,000 in total countywide and about $455,000 for the general fund. When paired with the proposed stipends, the presenters estimated a total cost near $1,200,000. The commissioners noted the county’s constrained budget outlook and said the recommendation would build only 1% into ongoing pay but provide a larger one‑time payment via the stipend.
Commissioners moved and seconded the recommendation; the motion carried on a voice vote. The board recorded that the recommendation will be forwarded to the auditor for presentation to the County Council, which must approve any final salary increases or levy changes.
Commissioners emphasized that the recommendation was preparatory budgeting rather than final action and that the council retains final authority over levies, income tax considerations and the county’s budget under SB 1’s phased changes.
