When Chairman Randy McMurphy brought up the idea of raising the wages of county employees, the other two Woods County commissioners quickly jumped on board. “I think it’s high time we do something,” said David Hamil. “I think we’re way behind,” agreed John Smiley.
The commissioners looked at three proposals and decided on the highest, which would add $400 annually for each employee. They discussed whether the wage increase would begin January 1, 2025, or earlier. McMurphy suggested they make it retroactive to July1, 2024, the beginning of the fiscal year. Smiley made a motion, seconded by Hami...
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