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MediumTaxes Budget

Personnel policy: first leave increase since 1999

County employees with 15+ years of service will earn an extra 1.25 hours of annual leave a month, and funeral leave becomes flexible bereavement leave — aimed at retention.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

County Employee Retention and Turnover

Six detention officer vacancies have Commissioner Barrett and others worried about safety and liability. The board agreed to add a 5% detention raise and to consider eliminating some unfilled positions to offset the cost.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026