Decatur County council debates percentage raises versus flat-dollar increases
Members argued whether raises should be percentage-based (3%) or use a fixed-dollar floor; Chair warned percentages can widen pay disparities while others favored percentage for fairness across departments.
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Council members sharply debated whether to use a percentage increase (example discussed: 3%) or a flat-dollar add (examples: $2,000 or $3,000) when addressing pay disparities identified by the WIS study.
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