Commissioners keep 4.1% raises while saying staffing will shrink through attrition
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
Board staff and commissioners said the county will again grant 4.1% employee raises in 2027 while continuing to reduce positions (about 10–12% over the last decade) primarily through attrition; commissioners praised prioritizing wages.
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During the Aug. 5 budget hearing, board staff highlighted that the county would provide another 4.1% pay increase for employees under the revenue-neutral plan while managing headcount through attrition.
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