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Kalkaska sheriff urges pay parity for non‑union employees, flags staffing concerns for 2025
Summary
Sheriff Pat Whiteford told the Finance Committee to consider giving non‑union employees the same wage increases already approved for union employees in 2025 and 2026, citing retention and staffing shortfalls.
Sheriff Pat Whiteford urged the Finance Committee to consider retention measures in the 2025 budget, including giving non‑union employees the same increases already approved for union employees for 2025 and 2026. Whiteford cited staffing concerns and asked that the budget process consider average wages as presented.
Whiteford's remarks were recorded during the public input portion of the meeting. The committee did not adopt a formal motion in response; the request was entered into the minutes for consideration during budget planning.
