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Coconino County proposes 2.5% merit, $500 one-time evaluation payment and midyear check-in to address rising costs
Summary
County management recommended a 2.5% merit increase for most county employees, a $500 one-time payment tied to annual performance evaluations, and a possible midyear $1/hour adjustment to respond to local minimum wage changes and recruitment pressures.
Coconino County officials recommended a three-part compensation strategy on June 3 to help employees cope with higher costs while preserving the county’s longer-term fiscal stability.
The county manager’s recommended FY26 budget proposes a 2.5% merit increase for staff who are not covered by law-enforcement step pay plans. In addition, the manager recommended a $500 one-time payment to employees who complete the county’s annual performance evaluation process, and a midyear check-in to consider a $1-per-hour adjustment depending on actual revenue performance and the Flagstaff…
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