Officials warn longevity-pay changes and staff shortages could harm county services

Aug 11, 2026

Officials said staffing shortages and changes to longevity pay could make recruiting poll workers, deputies and other county roles difficult; one agency official said the county may not have people willing to run for local offices in future years unless compensation improves.

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County officials debated longevity-pay changes and staffing challenges, saying recruitment for election workers and other county roles is worsening. An agency official who runs election operations warned that unless compensation or incentives change, fewer people will seek these positions.

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