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Hall County adopts budget guidance and approves 3% COLA plus steps

Hall County Board of Commissioners · May 6, 2026
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Summary

County budget staff recommended and the board approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment plus step increases for county employees, directed department heads to follow the budget letter and timelines, and confirmed various budget assumptions including a $300 per employee retirement contribution and $5 per employee for unemployment.

County budget staff (speaker 17) presented preliminary valuation and levy information and recommended a personnel adjustment of 3% COLA plus step increases. The board approved the recommendation and also approved a budget-letter package to department heads that sets operating‑expense guidance and submission deadlines.

The presenter reviewed historical levy…

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