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Oliver County commissioners approve $1.25 hourly raise for most county employees
Summary
After months of budget discussion and a line-by-line review of department requests, Oliver County commissioners voted to increase wages for eligible staff by $1.25 an hour, excluding commissioners, temporary employees, hires in 2025 and board members.
Oliver County’s Board of Commissioners voted to raise pay for most county employees on an amended motion Tuesday, approving a $1.25 hourly increase that excludes commissioners, temporary staff, employees hired in 2025 and board members.
The change came after an extended budget session in which county finance staff detailed a preliminary budget showing significant shortfalls across funds. Commissioners debated several alternatives —…
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