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Walton County approves $180,000 sheriff merit-pay pilot, advances water projects and confirms key appointments
Summary
Commissioners approved a $180,000 one-year pilot for merit-based increases at the sheriff's office, heard updates on a 16M‑gpd water-plant expansion (not-to-exceed $7.56M) and transmission-line bids (~$9.7M), and confirmed appointments including Rhonda Hawk as county clerk.
Walton County commissioners approved a package of personnel, capital and administrative items, including a $180,000 budget amendment to pilot merit‑based pay increases for the sheriff's department, briefed on major water‑infrastructure work, and made several appointments.
A motion to allocate $180,000 to fund the first round of merit‑based increases for the sheriff's office passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The motion and discussion made clear the funding is intended as a one‑year pilot; the board said it will review effectiveness during next year's budget process.
During the county manager's report, staff…
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