Larimer County BOCC Work Session 6/17/26, 2:00 p.m.

The Larimer County Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 17, 2026, focused on employee compensation and budget planning. Human Resources and budget staff presented the county's compensation philosophy, market analysis, and proposed salary adjustments for the upcoming year. They recommended a 2% market-based pay increase and a 2% merit increase, totaling a 4% raise for employees, with an estimated 3.7% budget impact due to merit increases occurring throughout the year. The session included discussion of compensation strategies, salary range distributions, and workforce stability, with emphasis on maintaining competitiveness and employee retention. Commissioners expressed support for the recommendations and clarified budgetary implications for the upcoming fiscal cycle.