05/19/2026 Roosevelt County Budget Workshop Continued

The Roosevelt County Budget Workshop held on May 19, 2026, focused extensively on reviewing and clarifying the county's salary budget, including step increases, cost of living adjustments (COLA), and incentive pay for various county employees. Discussions included detailed examination of salary schedules for different departments, concerns about salary equity, and the impact of recent salary studies and statutory changes on elected officials' pay. The workshop also addressed budget allocations related to vehicle purchases, fire protection funds, and contractual labor costs. Additionally, the commission discussed the county's involvement and financial contributions to local economic development boards, weighing the benefits and costs of continued participation. Action items included updating budget documents to reflect accurate salary figures, adding columns to salary schedules to clarify incentive pay, and preparing multiple budget scenarios with and without COLA for further review.