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Polk County approves 2% pay increase for non-represented employees
Summary
The Polk County Board of Commissioners on June 9 approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees effective July 1, 2026; health-insurance contributions remain 90% county / 10% employee and personal leave days are unchanged.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously June 9 to approve a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented A&B phase employees, effective July 1, 2026.
Greg Hanson presented a memo recommending the COLA, saying the packet showed comparables and that Polk County still lags some peers. He told commissioners that county-paid health insurance contributions would remain at 90% with employees paying 10%, and that non-represented staff would continue to receive five personal leave days.
Hanson also noted expected premium increases for carriers, saying, "Kaiser's going to go up almost 8%, and Pacific Source will also go up 8%." A commissioner moved to approve the recommendation, a second was offered, and the motion passed with the board voting 'aye' and the chair declaring the motion unanimous.
The board discussion focused on comparability with other counties and the timing of the adjustment relative to negotiations with represented employee groups. The board did not provide detailed vote tallies by name in the meeting transcript.
Next procedural steps: the 2% COLA is effective July 1, 2026, as presented; payroll and benefits staff will implement the adjustment according to county procedures.
