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Board approves 3.5% pay-scale increase to match state raise

Halifax County Board of Supervisors · August 4, 2026

Summary

Following the finance committee recommendation, supervisors voted to increase the county pay scale by 3.5% for the current year to match state employee raises; board discussion clarified the motion applied only to this year and implementation details will be returned to staff.

The board approved a 3.5% increase to the county pay scale to align with the state increase for the current year.

Committee members explained that the state had approved a 3.5% raise for state employees and recommended matching that adjustment for county pay scales; the motion on the floor and subsequent roll call carried. "If no discussion or comments, everyone in favor, signify by saying aye," the chair said before the vote; the motion passed. Board members clarified the action only applied to this year and that benefits/insurance changes were separate.

Staff will return with implementation details and any recommended cadence for future scale adjustments.

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