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County board approves $3,000 relocation stipend for prospective hire
Summary
The Kittitas County Solid Waste and Maintenance board voted 3-0 to approve a one-time $3,000 relocation stipend for a candidate relocating from Colorado and directed staff to coordinate with Human Resources; the position has been vacant about a year.
The Kittitas County Solid Waste and Maintenance board voted to approve a one-time $3,000 relocation stipend for a candidate relocating from Colorado.
Greg Zempel requested the stipend, noting the position has been vacant for about a year. Board discussion referenced budget and salary considerations and the need to follow County policy and coordinate with Human Resources.
Commissioner Brett Wachsmith moved to approve the relocation assistance and to work with HR on implementation; Commissioner Laura Osiadacz seconded the motion. The vote passed 3-0.
The board did not provide additional details about the candidate or the position in the minutes. The board's discussion recorded that County policy would guide the payment and that staff would work with HR to implement the stipend.
No public comment was recorded on the item. The board continued with other agenda business after the vote.
