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Brown County commissioners approve payroll and 50-cent cost-of-living increase amid budget concerns
Summary
The Brown County Board of Commissioners approved meeting minutes, a payroll dated the 18th of 2025 and a 50-cent cost-of-living wage increase, while discussing budget shortfalls, a larger-than-expected pay increase in the Treasurer’s office and long-term revenue pressures.
The Brown County Board of Commissioners approved meeting minutes, a payroll dated the 18th, 2025 and a countywide 50-cent cost-of-living wage increase during its session. Commissioners said the raises must come from individual department budgets and urged caution because of projected revenue pressures.
The pay actions were adopted after discussion about how the 50-cent increase should be applied across part-time and multi-position employees. Commissioner 1 (unnamed) said the percentage increase ‘‘should be for each employee based on the hours worked,’’ adding that someone holding two positions should receive the increase only once. Commissioner 2…
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