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Commissioners keep 4.1% employee raises while trimming positions via attrition
Summary
Franklin County's 2027 budget preserves a 4.1% pay increase for employees while leaders say the county has reduced positions about 10–12% over the last decade, mainly via attrition, to stay revenue neutral.
Board members emphasized that the adopted 2027 budget maintains a planned 4.1% pay increase for county employees while keeping the overall levy unchanged from 2026.
A presenter said the board "specifically held out raises for employees" and framed that protection as a priority during budget deliberations. Commissioners and staff described staffing reductions achieved primarily through attrition, with the presenter saying the county is about "10 to 12%" leaner than when they started.
Officials indicated the combination of pay increases and staffing reductions is balanced against increased reliance on grants and restricted funds rather than raising property-tax revenue. The transcript records praise from multiple commissioners for prioritizing employee wages while managing costs.
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