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Williamson County budget committee backs guidelines that aim for 4% pay increase and 5% department cuts
Summary
The committee recommended budget guidelines that propose a 4% pay increase for county employees, offset by 5% reductions in departmental operating budgets and case‑by‑case hiring approvals; staff warned revenue growth is limited and school funding constraints reduce flexibility.
The Williamson County Budget Committee voted to forward budget guidelines that include a proposed 4% pay increase for full‑ and part‑time county employees combined with direction for departments to reduce operating budgets by 5% and to require case‑by‑case justification for new positions.
Claire, the county HR director, told the committee the county has moved toward a more competitive pay target but remains below the 75th percentile; she relayed consultant BTA Consulting’s…
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