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Executive committee opens discussion on raises for countywide elected officials and county board members; no vote taken
Summary
Members debated whether to pursue pay increases for countywide elected officials and county board members, citing equity and recruitment concerns; committee agreed to bring numbers to the Finance Committee for further consideration, but no action was taken.
The Will County Board Executive Committee discussed potential pay increases for countywide elected officials and county board members, with members framing the issue as one of recruitment, retention and equity.
Several members said salaries for countywide officials and board members have been stagnant for nearly two decades, making it harder for people who are not independently wealthy or retired to serve. "It is…
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