Council approves $5,000 CDL certification pay for highway employees; budget impact discussed
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
LaPorte County approved a $5,000 annual certification stipend for employees holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL), to be tracked in MVH accounts; the auditor and staff noted 48 CDL holders would cost roughly $240,000 if fully staffed and members discussed how to manage the appropriation and account tracking.
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LaPorte County councilors approved a $5,000 annual certification payment for county employees who hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) as an incentive tied to highway operations.
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