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Committee adopts resolution to appoint election judges and align pay with county
Summary
The finance committee adopted a resolution appointing election judges and set pay to match the county rates to remain competitive for staffing; the city will continue to provide meals for judges, while mileage is not provided.
The Brainerd City Finance Committee on June 1 adopted a resolution appointing election judges for upcoming elections and set wage rates to match the county's pay structure.
Connie Hillman, the city's finance director, presented the resolution and noted the county pays $25 per hour for head judges and $20 per hour for regular judges. Hillman asked whether the city should match the county, match another nearby city, or retain last year's pay. Committee members said matching the county would help recruitment because the county is the primary competitor for judges.
Members discussed operational differences: the county does not provide meals, while the city does; mileage reimbursement was not provided. A motion to adopt the attached resolution setting wages to match county rates carried on a voice vote.
The resolution will be filed in the administrator's office as part of the election procedures.
