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Commissioners approve list of new positions and 4% cost‑of‑living increase for county employees
Summary
After a workshop, the court approved multiple new or reclassified positions for fiscal 2026 (with two deputy bailiffs removed and one previously approved EMC social‑media position excluded from the list) and set a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for rank‑and‑file staff; elected officials were not included in the COLA.
San Patricio County Commissioners voted to approve a list of new and reclassified positions for the 2026 fiscal year and approved a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for county employees, excluding elected officials.
During a lengthy budget workshop commissioners reviewed position requests across departments, including: a part‑time court coordinator in the county judge’s office; a benefits/HR restructuring to add a benefits…
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