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Committee recommends 3.5% salary adjustment for all county employees to maintain equity
Summary
Following a post-legislative increase to Compensation Board-funded positions, Halifax County’s finance committee voted 3–0 to recommend extending a total 3.5% salary adjustment to all County employees for FY2027 to preserve equity and account for FICA and VRS costs.
Interim Finance Director Margaret Lindsey told the Committee that the General Assembly approved an additional 1.5% compensation increase for Compensation Board-funded employees beyond the previously budgeted 2%, and staff recommended extending the same total 3.5% adjustment to all County employees to maintain equitable compensation.
The Committee reviewed the local cost implications including applicable FICA and Virginia Retirement System contributions. Supervisor J. Oakes moved and Vice Chair R. Smart seconded a motion recommending the full Board adopt the 3.5% adjustment; the Committee voted 3–0 in favor. The recommendation will be presented to the Board for final action and appropriation of the local funds required.
