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Multiple Jerome County departments seek across-the-board raises in FY 2026-27 budget hearings
Summary
Several department heads presented FY 2026-27 budget requests that include across-the-board raises (commonly 3–6%), with other line-item changes such as fuel increases, travel adjustments, and added training or capital allocations.
During the June 16 budget hearings, several Jerome County department leaders proposed employee wage increases for FY 2026-27. Examples recorded in the transcript include a 3% across-the-board raise from the Treasurer and Planning & Zoning, a 6% wage request from the Coroner for his staff (although his overall budget increase was 3%), a 3% raise proposed by Extension, a 5% raise recorded in the sheriff’s request, and an 8% raise proposed for Emergency Management.
Beyond wages, departments proposed targeted line-item changes: the sheriff increased the fuel line by 10% to hedge price uncertainty; GIS sought higher tuition/training funding; maintenance listed project-related increases such as jail water‑heater replacements; and the Fair requested a larger capital fund. These were presented as budget requests during hearings; no formal approvals were recorded at this meeting.
