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Lincoln County approves 5% pay increase for elected officials and county employees
Summary
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a 5% cost‑of‑living increase for elected officials and county employees effective July 2025, following compensation board recommendations and staff analysis showing approximately $45,700 net general‑fund impact after investment interest.
Lincoln County commissioners approved a 5% pay increase for elected officials and county employees at their June 18 meeting.
Commissioners said the increase followed a recommendation from the county compensation board and was intended to help retention after several years of modest increases. Staff presented numbers showing the county had invested Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) proceeds and earned interest; applying those proceeds reduced the general‑fund impact of the across‑the‑board 5% increase for roughly 600+ employees to an estimated net county cost of about $45,700.
Commissioner discussion emphasized retention challenges in the courthouse and difficulty filling positions. The board instructed human resources to update departmental budgets and signaled the need for recurring budget meetings to finalize department proposals and offsets for the coming fiscal year.
The motion to approve the 5% increase carried by voice vote with recorded yeas and at least one noted opposition in the minutes.
