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Val Verde County to pay $15 per hour for election workers; county to make up $3 differential
Summary
The court approved paying election workers $15 per hour for early voting and election day shifts, with the county covering a $3-per-hour differential so pay schedules remain consistent across roles for the upcoming March election.
Val Verde County Commissioners approved a pay rate adjustment for election workers, setting $15 per hour for early voting and election day work. Commissioners and staff said the county will cover the $3 differential so all temporary election staff receive consistent pay for the March election.
The judge and staff said the change aims to avoid hiring or retention problems that could arise if some positions paid $12 and others $15. The court moved and approved the motion during the meeting; county staff will implement the rate for the upcoming election.
