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Cole County raises mileage reimbursement, advances pay-scale and budget items as commission prepares final 2025 budget
Summary
The commission voted to increase the county standard mileage reimbursement to 65.5 cents per mile effective Jan. 1, 2025, and approved several payroll-related motions including an EMS pay-schedule change and COLA proposals while setting salary reserve amounts pending final budget approval.
Cole County commissioners voted to change the county's standard mileage reimbursement to 65.5 cents per mile effective Jan. 1, 2025, aligning the county closer to the state rate. The motion passed by voice vote at the Dec. 24 meeting.
During an extended budget discussion, commissioners reviewed proposed 2025 salary and benefit items. The commission indicated support for a uniform cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and a $500-per-employee…
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