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Commissioners keep 4.1% raises, point to staffing cuts by attrition in 2027 budget
Summary
Franklin County officials said the 2027 budget preserves a 4.1% pay increase for county employees while the county remains roughly 10–12% leaner in positions compared with a decade ago, citing attrition as the main method for reductions.
County officials emphasized that employee compensation was a protected item in the 2027 budget, with commissioners instructing staff not to reduce the raises during budget preparation.
The presenter said the county is "giving our employees 4.1% raises again," and commissioners reiterated that wages matter for service quality. The presenter added the county has reduced staffing roughly 10–12% over the last decade, achieved mainly through attrition.
Commissioners described those staffing reductions as part of broader efforts to keep the county's spending within a revenue-neutral framework while still funding necessary capital and operations.
