Highway Department budget review: department meets 5% operational decrease; 4% pay increase scheduled

Mar 4, 2026

Budget Director Phoebe Reilly reported the Highway Department met the county-wide 5% operational decrease target and will implement a 4% pay increase for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The commission approved the proposed budget 4-0.

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Budget Director Phoebe Reilly reported that the Highway Department met the county-wide 5% operational decrease target set for departments. She also said a 4% pay increase for Highway Department employees will be implemented in the 2026–27 fiscal year.

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