County commissioners OK cost of living pay increases
The Lincoln County Commissioners unanimously approved a 1.5% cost of living increase for its non-elected employees at last week’s April 3 meeting.
The pay increase will take effect on July 1, 2024. It’s a $46,000 increase in the budget, according to county officials. The county will pay $3,146,650 in salaries for the fiscal year 2025.
Commissioners Jim Hammons and Josh Letcher both mentioned the decrease in county employees over the last several years.
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