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County employees to receive 1.5% wage increase after commissioners’ vote
Summary
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a 1.5% wage increase for county employees following compensation-board recommendations; commissioners said retention and benefit costs limit larger increases.
Following discussion of budget constraints, wage scales and employee retention, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted to increase county employee wages by 1.5% as recommended by the compensation board. Commissioners said the increase matches the raise adopted for elected officials and reflected caution given insurance and levy cost trends.
"I would make a motion that we increase the wages for the employees of Lincoln County 1.5%," said a commissioner before the motion was seconded and approved; one commissioner recorded opposition. Commissioners noted turnover and the importance of benefits packages, and directed staff to forward wage adjustments to payroll for implementation.
