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Commissioners approve letter urging 6% pay increase for Monroe County employees
Summary
The board approved a Form 144 letter asking the County Council to provide a 6% salary increase for county employees (excluding statutorily mandated posts), citing a 6% growth quotient in nonfarm income and a 5% Midwest CPI increase May 2025–May 2026.
Monroe County commissioners approved a draft Form 144 letter July 23 asking the County Council to authorize a 6% salary increase for county employees, excluding those with statutorily mandated salaries.
Commissioner Thomas read the letter into the record and cited a state growth quotient showing a six‑year increase in nonfarm income of 6% and a 5% rise in the Consumer Price Index for the Midwest from May 2025 to May 2026 as context for recommending the increase. A public commenter who serves on the plan commission said aligning county salaries with the City of Bloomington and other local employers is important to retain staff. Commissioners approved sending the letter to the Council and encouraged county employees to engage with Council budget sessions if they wish to express support.
The board emphasized pay equity goals and requested the Council consider the request during its budget deliberations.
