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Prosecutors, public defenders and caregivers urge Solano supervisors to approve higher wages to retain staff
Summary
At the March 10, 2026 meeting, multiple prosecutors, public defenders and home‑care providers asked the Solano County Board of Supervisors for higher pay, citing large wage gaps with neighboring counties, rising caseloads and recruitment difficulties; speakers urged negotiation of fair contracts and noted potential state and federal funding tied to wage increases.
A series of public commenters at the Solano County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 10 urged the board to approve higher wages for Unit 1 employees — including prosecutors, public defenders and in‑home service providers — warning that pay gaps have driven experienced personnel to leave.
Will Moser, a prosecutor who said he recently completed a four‑year rotation in a violent‑crimes unit, told the board the assignment "wears on you" and pleaded for equity raises so the office can retain and recruit experienced attorneys. "What's best for the victim to this community is making it so we can retain and recruit the best talent," Moser said.
Unit 1 representatives and public defender staff presented numerical comparisons: Costa Carastenzi (Unit 1 representative) said Unit 1…
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