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Mackinac County commissioners approve 2026 pay increases for staff, amend elected pay amid one dissent

Mackinac County Board of Commissioners · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The Board of Commissioners approved wage‑study‑based raises for non‑elected, non‑union employees and amended elected officials’ salaries; commissioners said the changes follow a county wage study and will cost roughly $150,000 for 2026. One commissioner voted against the elected-official change.

Mackinac County commissioners on Jan. 8 approved two resolutions updating pay for county employees after a board review of a wage study.

The board unanimously approved an amended salary schedule for non‑elected, non‑union positions that the clerk and commissioners said implements recommendations from a county wage study and will raise personnel costs by roughly $150,000 in 2026. Commissioner John Kling said county…

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