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Lancaster County Council adopts FY2025–26 budget, approves 5% across‑the‑board pay increase and targeted position adjustments
Summary
Lancaster County Council on Tuesday adopted the fiscal 2025–26 budget, including a 5% across‑the‑board raise for employees, a set of position‑specific pay adjustments and several line‑item additions requested by council. Council also approved the county's capital improvement plan (CIP) and took smaller funding steps for fire commission testing.
Lancaster County Council adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and related ordinances after a lengthy presentation and debate that included questions about implementation details, insurance claims and district funding timelines. Council voted unanimously to approve the budget as amended.
The budget includes a 5% across‑the‑board salary increase for full‑time and part‑time staff effective July 1, plus a package of position‑specific adjustments and new positions. The administrator's presentation and staff material show 42 new full‑time equivalents in the proposed staffing plan and a set of targeted upgrades aimed at addressing minimum wage compression, recruitment and retention in specific departments.
Council members pressed finance staff on how the salary increases and position adjustments are applied. County staff said the 5% raise is…
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