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Anderson County budget committee keeps 15% sheriff pay plan while asking for written requests and options
Summary
The Anderson County Budget Committee approved a tentative budget calendar and asked departments for written budget requests while debating deputy pay. Citizens urged a 30% raise; staff and the sheriff argued 15% would cost roughly $2 million and make wages competitive. The committee approved transfers and grant placements.
The Anderson County Commission Budget Committee on Jan. 8 approved a tentative budget calendar and guidelines while wrestling with how to address rising compensation pressures for public-safety staff.
Citizen Colt Jennings told the committee that "the sheriff's office is underfunded by at least $6,000,000" and urged a 30% pay increase for deputies rather than the staff-proposed 15%. Finance staff said a 15% increase would cost about $2,000,000. Staff also disputed a claim about benefits, noting the county offers three benefit options and that one option is free for single…
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