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Commissioners debate wage increases as county faces tight budget and significant maintenance costs
Portage County Board of Commissioners · April 24, 2026
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Summary
Board members discussed raising certification to allow wage increases but expressed concern about recurring costs, deferred maintenance and rising insurance; several commissioners urged waiting until after the second quarter.
Commissioners debated whether to proceed with wage increases after staff recommended raising budget certifications to create the capacity for potential raises.
One commissioner said, “I would love to give everybody countywide a wage increase, ... but I'm not sure if it's…
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