County staff recommends 2.5% across‑the‑board raise; sheriff, fire request larger increases
Summary
Finance staff proposed a 2.5% general pay increase for county employees while noting the sheriff’s office and fire rescue requested higher raises (sheriff requested 7.5%); the recommendation will require tradeoffs given the $3.8 million shortfall.
County finance staff proposed a 2.5% across‑the‑board pay increase for employees as part of the FY2027 operating draft, while the sheriff’s office requested a 7.5% increase for patrol and other public safety needs. "What we are really asking is for all employees just a 2.5 percent," Lisa Lynch said, adding that public safety offices have asked for more than that and that commissioners’ input is needed.
Commissioners pressed staff for detail about what the higher requests would cost and whether step increases were included; Lynch confirmed the sheriff’s 7.5% request includes step/step‑up pay and that staff is recommending a 5% adjustment for the sheriff as a compromise point for discussion. Any final decision will be subject to the board’s review of cuts and revenue assumptions at subsequent sessions.
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