Commissioners weigh higher pay for election technicians and absentee-board workers
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
County election leaders urged pay adjustments — technicians who set up and tear down machines and absentee-board workers who staff early voting — citing recruitment problems, long hours and heavy equipment handling.
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Election-board representatives urged Scott County officials to raise pay for positions tied to election operations so the county can recruit and retain workers needed for long election days and heavy lifting.
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