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Adair County supervisors set their FY27 raises at 0% amid budget concerns
Summary
Supervisor Christoffersen proposed and the board approved setting supervisors' FY27 raises at 0% as a signal of restraint while preserving a 2.8% employee raise; the board also discussed budget pressures and a possible hiring freeze.
Supervisor Christoffersen told the board Feb. 18 that county fund balances are lower than in previous years and urged the supervisors to set an example. He said maintaining a 2.8% increase for county employees "is important to keep up with the cost of living" while proposing the board set its own raise at 0% for FY27. Christoffersen presented comparisons to surrounding counties and small counties under 10,000 population to support his recommendation.
Moved by Christoffersen and seconded by Baier, the board approved setting the supervisors’ FY27 raise at 0%. The board discussed broader budget planning, including the possibility of a hiring freeze to control costs; no formal hiring-freeze motion was adopted during this session.
The discussion was framed as part of the FY27 budget work session; the auditor and chair noted the need to watch carryover amounts and prioritize items the board can control.
