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Wilson County departments press commissioners for new positions and pay increases
Summary
Multiple department leaders asked commissioners for new hires, title changes and salary increases — including a proposed county project manager, a veterans-service staffing request (salary from $52,000 to $65,000 requested), tax assessor pay boosts and treasurer office raises — with commissioners asking for written justifications and supporting line-item data.
Department heads and staff presented a series of personnel and pay requests during the Wilson County Commissioners Court budget session, asking the court to approve new positions, title changes and multiple salary increases ahead of the new fiscal year.
Unidentified court staff presented a request on behalf of Ray Herrera, the veterans service officer for Wilson County, asking the court to create a "veterans support staff" position to handle administrative duties and case management. The presenter said Herrera currently makes $52,000 and has requested a title change to veteran service director and a salary increase to $65,000; she…
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