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Commission approves personnel moves, longevity pay and 2026 wage scales
Summary
Lawrence County approved classification changes, new hires in the sheriff and dispatch divisions, a longevity pay policy, detailed 2026 wages for county staff, and a cell phone allowance schedule at its Jan. 13 meeting.
The commission approved multiple personnel classification changes and hires within the Sheriff’s Office and E-911: promotions and classification changes for correctional officers (effective Jan. 11 and Jan. 25, 2026), and the hire of Abigail Krussow as a full-time Dispatcher II effective Jan. 13, 2026. The board also accepted a 2026 policy permitting assignment of higher-classified work with corresponding base pay at department head discretion.
The minutes record adoption of a longevity pay schedule for permanent employees (eligibility at five years and increased rates at 10, 15 and 20 years) and a comprehensive 2026 wage table for elected officials, department heads and staff (examples: Auditor Brenda McGruder $39,479.00 annual base; Sheriff Brian Dean $51,657.00 annual base). Commissioners approved a detailed 2026 cell phone allowance schedule listing amounts by employee. These personnel and compensation items were approved by motion and recorded in the official minutes.
