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Board approves 2026 commissioner salary increase after debate over equity and competitiveness
Summary
After debate, the Olmsted County Board approved a proposed 10% salary increase for county commissioners intended to move pay toward county medians; opponents said the raise is large compared to employee increases. County administrator Travis Grancy noted members may decline increases in writing before they take effect.
The Olmsted County Board voted to approve a 2026 salary adjustment for county commissioners after a debate over pay equity and competitiveness.
A commissioner asked to pull item J from the consent agenda for separate discussion, citing budget concerns and noting that the proposed raise would represent another 10% increase for commissioners. That speaker said county…
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