Board keeps step plan, narrows COLA to 1% for now; could restore if savings found
Commissioners signaled they will preserve a 3% step plan and hold a 1% COLA in the draft budget, while leaving open the possibility of restoring a higher COLA if insurance or other savings are confirmed before the hearing.
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The board discussed preserving the county's step increases (performance-based steps) while limiting the cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) to 1% in the current draft. HR explained the difference between steps (selective increases based on tenure/performance) and COLA (a broad cost‑of‑living increase that applies to all eligible employees).
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