Perry County debate centers on highway crew work schedule and staffing shortfalls
Commissioners asked the highway director to draft a rotating schedule to keep crews available five days a week, but highway staff pushed back, citing a slim workforce, farming commitments and higher private-sector wages that hinder recruitment.
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Perry County commissioners asked the highway director to develop a rotating work schedule intended to provide Monday–Friday coverage while preserving four‑10s for crew members, but the proposal met sustained resistance from highway employees who warned it would worsen staffing and service risks.
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