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Parker County approves 4% across‑the‑board COLA for FY2024–25
Summary
After discussion on retention and pay compression, the court approved a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees and clarified elected officials will also receive 4%.
Commissioner Holt moved that the court adopt a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for county employees using the figures provided by finance staff. Commissioners debated whether to target raises to where retention pain is greatest (public‑safety positions) versus a flat increase. The court approved the 4% COLA on a 5–0 vote.
The court later clarified that a separate motion to apply a 4% increase to elected officials also passed; staff said they will send letters to elected officials stating their FY2024–25 salaries and any auto‑allowance or longevity adjustments and will include a grievance calendar if needed. Commissioners asked staff to provide a list of positions that had already received raises so the court can decide whether to layer COLA increases on top of those changes.
