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Warren County approves 3.5% raise for 2026 nonunion staff after debate over revenue uncertainty
Summary
After debate about unclear revenue projections and appeals activity, Warren County officials voted 3-2 to approve a 3.5% across-the-board increase for nonunion employees for 2026, while noting some previously committed position adjustments would be included.
Warren County officials voted to approve a 3.5% across-the-board increase for all nonunion county employees for 2026, a measure proponents said is aimed at retaining and recruiting staff but opponents warned could be premature given uncertain revenue projections.
The motion to approve the increase was made by Speaker 2 and seconded by Speaker 1; the vote tally was announced in the meeting as 3 yes to 2 no. The motion explicitly included previously committed adjustments for several staff, including specific $2,500 adjustments for named 9-1-1 employees who absorbed additional duties.
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