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County commissioner says employee pay, bonus and remote-work demands would strain Lorain County budget
Summary
A county commissioner warned that employee demands — a 26% pay increase over three years, $5,000 cash bonuses and work‑from‑home preferences — would strain Lorain County’s budget after health-care costs rose nearly $10 million in five years; no formal vote or action was recorded in the transcript.
A county commissioner told listeners that proposed compensation demands from county employees would place an unsustainable burden on residents and small businesses.
“Every dollar Lorain County spends starts in the same place, your pocket,” Speaker 1 said, identifying themself as a county commissioner and saying respecting taxpayers’ dollars is a top priority. The commissioner cited a near $10,000,000…
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