DeKalb moves to boost firefighter pay, county minimum wage and workforce programs
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
The county proposed targeted firefighter pay bumps and a $500 monthly housing allowance for in‑county firefighters to improve retention, plus a county‑wide living wage increase to $19/hour and expanded workforce training programs paid from the general fund.
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Administration told the committee it is proposing a series of workforce investments aimed at retention for first responders and support for low‑wage county employees.
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