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Lucas County prosecutor seeks nearly $1.2 million increase, cites staffing shortfalls and pay gap
Summary
The Lucas County prosecutor told commissioners the office needs nearly $1.2 million more in 2026 to address staff pay gaps and to restore positions that support prosecution and vital civil legal services for county government.
The Lucas County prosecutor's office presented a budget request that the presenter described as an increase close to $1.2 million over the 2025 budget, equal to approximately a 16.7% increase. The prosecutor detailed staffing, pay and caseload challenges and asked commissioners to consider the request in light of recruitment and retention concerns.
The prosecutor said county government attorneys— median hourly pay in internal comparisons was near $43.43 per hour and argued that many comparable positions and…
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