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Wright County sets new starting wage for communications staff at $23.50; two employees authorized for immediate raises
Summary
The Board approved a new starting wage for the communications (dispatch) position and authorized two existing employees to receive specified pay increases on July 1 in lieu of the 2% general raise; the change was presented as necessary to remain competitive with neighboring counties.
The Wright County Board of Supervisors voted to set the starting wage for communications staff at $23.50 an hour, adopt a wage scale up to $29 an hour for experienced hires, and authorized two existing communications employees to receive pay increases effective July 1 in place of the 2% general wage increase other county employees will receive.
Stephen Coleman, communications director, presented the proposal and said surrounding counties’ starting wages range from about $22 to $30…
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