Public hearing on pay increases draws objections from resident
Auditor presented proposed salary adjustments under Senate Bill 91; Deanna Hardy spoke against any increases, citing specific figures and arguing residents should not subsidize higher public employee pay.
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The commission opened a statutorily required public hearing about proposed increases in compensation for county officers under Senate Bill 91. Auditor Charlene explained the policy: a 3% cost-of-living adjustment broadly, an additional 1% for elected officials, and a potential 1% merit for qualifying supervisory heads. Charlene said the sheriff—s department implemented a wage scale that led to larger percentage increases in some positions.
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