Commissioners set phased pay‑equity rollout, direct HRT to finalize recommendations
After department heads flagged data errors and classification questions, commissioners directed Human Resources & Talent to process Gallagher's amended recommendations with an effective date of Feb. 7, 2026, and approved holding certain position changes until departments sign off; court approved language to make final adjustments effective retroactively to Feb. 7 once validated.
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Commissioners heard an extended update on a countywide pay‑equity study conducted by Gallagher and discussed implementation challenges raised by elected officials and department heads about data accuracy and job classifications. County HR said some department spreadsheets still needed reconciliation; several elected officials urged caution to avoid creating new inequities.
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