Delta County approves 3.7% COLA for nonunion employees after debate

Nov 19, 2025

After discussion about parity with union raises and budget impacts, the Delta County Board approved a 3.7% cost-of-living increase for nonunion staff, with commissioners debating a 3.75% alternative before the final vote (285 characters).

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The Delta County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 18 approved a 3.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for nonunion county employees. Finance committee materials and an administrator memo presented a recommended increase; the administrator's original suggestion had been 3.5% and finance recommended 3.7% to better align with union averages.

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