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Circuit public defender seeks county funding boost to close pay gap for county‑paid staff
Fayette County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Circuit Public Defender Chris Ramig asked Fayette County for about $24,676 to offset a proposed pay increase for county‑funded staff aimed at retention; County Administrator Rapson recommended a smaller, systemwide approach and said FY2025 budget language would reflect broader pay policy choices.
Circuit Public Defender Attorney Chris Ramig asked the Board to address pay inequities between state-paid and county‑paid public defender employees, requesting a 12% increase for county‑funded staff that would raise the…
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