Lackawanna County Salary Board 5 27 26

The Lackawanna County Salary Board convened on May 27, 2026, to discuss and approve multiple motions primarily related to salary adjustments, position changes, and new position creations across various county departments. Key procurement-related decisions included salary increases for part-time and seasonal employees to improve recruitment, the creation of flexible part-time office floater positions aimed at providing staffing support across departments, and several title changes reflecting updated job responsibilities. Notably, the board approved a new position for operational leadership within the Drug Task Force funded entirely through asset forfeiture and state funds, ensuring no additional cost to taxpayers. Other motions involved budget-neutral redistributions of judicial staff salaries and increases in salaries for critical roles such as payroll supervisor and community health nurse. All motions related to compensation and staffing were approved unanimously or with majority consent, reflecting a focus on aligning salaries with responsibilities and improving workforce capacity.