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Board approves short‑term wage adjustment for jail nurse after vigorous debate
Summary
After hours of discussion over retention, overtime and vendor costs, the Hillsdale County commissioners approved a one‑time/short‑term pay adjustment for the jail nurse to reduce overtime and avoid costlier third‑party nursing contracts.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners approved a wage adjustment for the county jail’s nurse after a lengthy and at times heated debate over retention, overtime spending and alternatives.
Commissioner Doug (first name in transcript) moved to add $15,007.18 to the jail budget, sourced from a jail‑reimbursement special revenue account, to raise the nurse’s rate as a retention measure. Proponents said the adjustment is cheaper than using an…
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