Trumbull County commissioners debate ending automatic "me‑too" raises for non‑bargaining staff

Mar 17, 2026

Commissioners discussed rescinding a decades‑old “me‑too” pay resolution that ties non‑bargaining raises to collective‑bargaining outcomes, proposing to shift raise decisions to individual elected officials and require performance evaluations; supporters argued budget relief, opponents warned of morale and retention risks.

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Commissioner Tony Bernard and other commissioners opened an extended debate March 17 about removing or revising a long‑standing “me‑too” pay policy that automatically ties non‑bargaining staff increases to union contract raises.

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