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FRIDAY, May 22, 2026 |

Photo – Rawlins City Council – Bigfoot99 file photo

The Rawlins City Council approved increased municipal fees, including utility rates.

Earlier this month, the Rawlins City Council held a budget workshop with Finance Director Laura Malone. During the meeting, Malone suggested a three percent rate increase to all utility services, including water, sewer, and landfill, to keep pace with inflation.

At the May 19th Rawlins City Council meeting, the governing body was presented with a resolution to codify those prices. The council opened a public hearing on the proposed increases, but no one spoke on the matter.

Later in the meeting, the updated fee schedule was introduced for discussion. Finance Director Malone said the resolution establishes a 2.5 percent credit card fee and raises the price for select animal control services.

The fee for Rawlins Animal Control to impound a stray pet will increase from $15 to $25, while the charge to retrieve an animal from the shelter will go from $12 to $25.

Finance Director Malone said the resolution also incorporates the proposed utility rate increases and updates rec center and cemetery prices.

As mentioned, water, sewer, landfill, and recycling fees will go up by three percent. At the cemetery, the cost of maintenance, burial, and disinterment will increase. A funeral director or mortician must be present for any disinterment, and their fees are not included in the city’s pricing.

Membership rates at the Rawlins Family Recreation Center are also set to increase. A single one‑month pass will rise from $54 to $55, while an annual membership will go from $276 to $300.

Councilwoman Tonya Lewman said she isn’t in favor of raising the utility rates, but annual increases will help the city avoid larger hikes in the future.

Councilwoman Lewman said that without contributing more money to the water enterprise fund, which can only be used for water projects, the city will face additional infrastructure problems in the future. She added that the other rate increases were made to keep pace with inflation.

Councilman Derek Elliott said he could not support the rate increases, arguing they put an undue burden on fixed‑income residents.

The rate increases are expected to add $3.60 to the average Rawlins resident’s monthly utility bill.

Vice Mayor Darril Garner read the resolution to amend the municipal fee schedule, and the City Council approved the rate changes. Councilman Elliott was the only member to vote no. The new rates will go into effect on June 18th.

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THURSDAY, May 21, 2026 |

Photo – Voting place sign at Jeffrey Center – Bigfoot99 file photo

The county clerk outlined the steps to become a candidate for the state, county, and municipal positions up for election this year.

Here in Wyoming, candidate filing for the 2026 election opened on May 14th and closes on May 29th. County Clerk Lisa Smith explained that most elected positions in the county are on the ballot.

All state offices are also on the ballot this year, including the governor. Clerk Smith said that in Carbon County, the state positions held by Representatives Bob Davis and Pam Thayer are up for election, along with Senator Larry Hicks’s seat.

Carbon County municipalities will hold elections for mayor and at least two council members. Clerk Smith said a large share of elected offices are up this year, with additional races coming in November.

Clerk Smith said most county positions do not require prior experience, with the attorney and assessor as the exceptions. She said the attorney must hold a law license and the assessor must own property in the county.

Clerk Smith said to file for county office, a candidate must submit their paperwork to the county clerk’s office with a $100 processing fee. For municipal races, Smith said candidates file at their respective town halls and pay $25.

To run for a state seat, a candidate must file with the Secretary of State’s office.

The Carbon County Clerk’s Office posts a list of candidates online. As of this report, Travis Moore and John Johnson are the only declared candidates for county commissioner. Both are seeking reelection. The county assessor, attorney, clerk, clerk of district court, coroner, sheriff, and treasurer each have a single candidate – the incumbant.

At this time, the majority of candidates are current officeholders running again. Elk Mountain Mayor Morgan Irene is seeking reelection, as is Hanna Mayor Charlie George. No other municipality has a mayoral candidate as of this report.

Clerk Smith said the county also provides a list of all open positions and ballot measures appearing in November.

Clerk Smith urged anyone interested in running for elected office to file as a candidate. In addition, the county clerk said residents can register to vote at any time, not just during the upcoming elections.

All candidate applications must be submitted to their respective offices before the end of day on May 29th. A link to the county’s website, including candidate filing forms for county, municipal, and special district races, will be included in this story on Bigfoot99.com.

The 2026 primary elections will be held on August 18th.

Carbon County Candidate Information: Candidate Information | Carbon County, WY – Official Website

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THURSDAY, May 21, 2026 |

Photo – Council member Bruce Sielaff, City Manager Matt Hall, and Public Works Director Cody Dill look at documents with Sunrise Engineering Engineer CJ Walker – Courtesy City of Rawlins

Rawlins officials approved a project to protect water service during emergency repairs.

In late April, multiple breaks occurred on the high‑pressure line feeding the Hospital and Painted Hills storage tanks in Rawlins, which together supply treated drinking water to roughly half the city. As additional breaks were discovered and tank levels decreased, residents were asked to conserve water. The tanks dropped to 35 percent of capacity before water service was fully restored.

Public Works Director Cody Dill reported a loss of 1.55 million gallons of treated water during the weeklong incident and estimated repair costs at $35,000 to $40,000.

At Tuesday evening’s Rawlins City Council meeting, officials discussed a resolution to declare a water‑infrastructure emergency, which would allow the city to allocate funding for repair projects. The city paid Sunrise Engineering $103,900 to develop a plan to avoid additional large‑scale interruptions in water service during future high‑pressure line failures. Sunrise Engineer CJ Walker began by explaining that the city’s water treatment plant supplies two systems: a 12‑inch low‑pressure line and a 20‑inch high‑pressure line. Walker said the low‑pressure system cannot feed the high‑pressure line because a pump is needed to move water to higher elevations.

Walker said there is no way to maintain water service to higher-elevation areas of the city if the high‑pressure line fails, a point underscored by last month’s series of breaks. He said residents must depend on the water already stored in the Hospital and Painted Hills tanks while crews repair the line.

As a self‑described fan of redundancy, Walker said the city should add a backup system to avoid major service disruptions when the high‑pressure line is down for repairs. Walker added that redundancy would give crews the time needed to properly fix any breaks in the line.

Walker recommended installing a pressure‑booster pump station at the intersection of Date and 9th Streets, where the 20‑inch high‑pressure line meets the 12‑inch low‑pressure pipe. He said a pump at that location would allow crews to reroute the low‑level flow into the high‑pressure system when needed.

The booster station would tie into the city’s existing computer‑controlled SCADA system, allowing crews to remotely reroute low‑pressure water into the high‑pressure line.

Walker said as the high-pressure line continues to deteriorate, the city will experience additional failures. With the booster station in place, he said crews can take the 20-inch pipe out of service long enough to perform major repair work.

Walker said the high‑pressure line’s route under Interstate 80 and the Union Pacific train tracks makes repair work more complex, time‑consuming, and expensive, further underscoring the need for redundancy in the system.

Vice Mayor Darril Garner asked if the 20-inch lines in the city are in danger of failure. Public Works Director Cody Dill said he is only worried about the transmission line running beneath the interstate and tracks.

To install the pressure‑booster station, a portion of Date Street would need to become one‑way to allow the sidewalk to extend into the road, creating space for the pump. Sunrise Engineer Walker said the station would occupy roughly a ten‑square‑foot section of the sidewalk.

Walker said the city can either build a small structure or install a cage to protect the booster station from vandalism, adding that an enclosed building would also help reduce pump noise. The final design will depend on how much money the city is willing to spend.

Vice Mayor Darril Garner read the resolution declaring a water‑infrastructure emergency in Rawlins, and the city council voted to have Sunrise Engineering design the booster station. The design is expected to be finished in August or September. Barring delays, Walker said the city can select a contractor in October, adding that the work should take about three weeks.

City officials have stated that more information about the project, including the potential cost, should be available next week.

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WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 |

Photo – Saratoga Recreation Gym at PVCC – Bigfoot99 file photo

The Saratoga Town Council approved the request for an increase in gym membership prices.

During the May 6th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Recreation Director Carter Edwards outlined a new fee schedule for Platte Valley Community Center gym memberships.

Under the proposed plan, a single one‑star membership, which allows unsupervised use of the gymnasium and sporting equipment, would rise from $10 a month to $36. A single annual membership would increase from $50 to $180.

Two‑star memberships also allow access to the Platte Valley Community Center gym, along with a choice of fitness classes or the weight room. Annual single‑member rates would go from $250 to $360.

Rec Director Edwards acknowledged the increases may be surprising but said the rates have not changed in many years.

A single annual pass at the Rawlins Family Recreation Center costs $276. An adult yearly membership at the Valley Community Center in Baggs is $100.

Edwards said the Saratoga Recreation Commission compared the town’s rates with those at the other facilities and found the proposed fees reasonable. He added that, given the commission’s recent upgrades to local recreation programs, he supports the increases.

The recreation department recently purchased new weight room equipment and a zip line for the town’s outdoor pool.

Members of the Recreation Commission said the proposed rates were fair and reflected the quality of services offered by the town.

Mayor Chuck Davis said he agreed with the rate increases and asked the governing body if they needed more time to review the proposed fees.

Instead of delaying a vote, the Saratoga Town Council unanimously approved the rate increases. The new prices will go into effect on July 1st.

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WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 |

Photo – Snow covered vehicles – Courtesy Sheriff Alex Bakken

County officials provided shelter and medical assistance for people affected by the recent snowstorm.

This week’s spring storm left thousands of Carbon County residents without power, with some in Rawlins losing electricity for more than a day.

Early Monday morning, Sheriff Bakken posted on social media that Memorial Hospital of Carbon County was available for individuals needing supplemental oxygen or electrical power for a medical device. During Tuesday morning’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Commission Chairman Travis Moore asked if the Rawlins hospital saw a large increase in demand during the storm. Sheriff Bakken said only four people required oxygen, adding that the facility could have accommodated many more patients.

Sheriff Bakken said during the storm, officials prioritized fuel and medical access. The sheriff said both the Sinclair refinery and Wyoming State Penitentiary helped meet the county’s fuel needs.

Sheriff Bakken said that once the fuel requirements were addressed, county officials shifted their focus to medical access. He said the Haglund tracked rescue vehicle was used to transport stranded motorists off Interstate 80 to the Jeffery Memorial Community Center.

Sheriff Bakken said motorists were returned to their vehicles after the Knife River construction company finished plowing the interstate.

The sheriff thanked Carbon County Search and Rescue volunteers for their support during the snow emergency. Despite the difficulty of finding volunteers, he said the Search and Rescue members stepped in to ensure the safety of both residents and travelers.

Commission Vice Chairwoman Gwynn Bartlett asked county officials to use the snowstorm to identify which buildings need additional emergency generators. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman approved the county’s Federal Community Project Funding request for backup generators and Vice Chair Bartlett said she can pursue more funding opportunities to cover additional units.

Sheriff Bakken said he was proud of the people who worked to keep the public safe during the spring snowstorm.

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TUESDAY, May 19, 2026 |

Photo – Professor Henthorn’s camera in A-Block – Courtesy Wyoming Frontier Prison

A Michigan professor visited Rawlins to research the nation’s westward migration and discovered the story of an inmate at the historic prison.

This spring, University of Michigan-Flint History Professor Thomas Henthorn traveled the country studying the settlement of the western United States for the U.S. History course he teaches. Professor Henthorn told Bigfoot99 and Bandit102 that he visited Rawlins to document the railroad’s role in the westward movement. While in Rawlins, he found that the city’s historical archives preserved detailed records of inmates once held at the former Wyoming State Penitentiary, now the Wyoming Frontier Prison.

While browsing the prison’s records at the Carbon County Museum, Professor Henthorn came across the file of a man named Melville Davis. The University of Michigan-Flint historian said Davis was found guilty of killing his sister, Annie Rider, and was sentenced to life in the Wyoming State Penitentiary in 1913. Twenty‑five years later, in 1938, Davis committed suicide.

According to the Wyoming Frontier Prison website, Melville Davis began exhibiting increasingly erratic behavior days before Annie Rider was killed. After attempting to kiss his 13-year-old niece, Annie confronted her brother, who tried to shoot her. However, when the gun misfired, Davis struck Annie with an axe, nearly decapitating her.

Despite being described as “peculiar” throughout his life, Davis was found competent to stand trial and was convicted of second‑degree murder. On September 28th, 1938, Davis jumped from the top tier of cells to the cement floor below, suffering a fatal head injury.

Professor Henthorn said Davis’s case illustrates how people with mental illness have historically been treated.

After learning about the Davis case, Professor Henthorn contacted Wyoming Frontier Prison Historic Site Director Tina Hill for additional information. He said Hill allowed him to film portions of a historical documentary he is producing inside the Old Pen.

Professor Henthorn said his research on America’s westward expansion, including the material about Melville Davis, will be used in future U.S. History courses at the University of Michigan-Flint. The footage he collected will be edited into a YouTube video and posted to his channel, Amazing Graves, later this summer. Professor Henthorn said his channel focuses on historic graveyards and praised the Rawlins Cemetery.

Melville Davis is buried in an unmarked grave in the Rawlins Cemetery. His sister, Annie, and her husband, Frank Rider, are also interred there.

Professor Henthorn thanked the staff at the Rawlins City Hall, Carbon County Museum, and the Wyoming Frontier Prison for assisting him with his research.

A link to Professor Henthorn’s YouTube channel, Amazing Graves, can be found on Bigfoot99.com.

Amazing Graves YouTube channel: Amazing Graves – YouTube

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MONDAY, May 18, 2026 |

Photo – Medicine Bow Museum flies their donated Betsy Ross flag – Courtesy Liz Ellis

Members of the Carbon County 250 Committee continued presenting commemorative flags to every municipality and museum.

Earlier this month, Bigfoot99 and Bandit102 reported that during the May 5th Rawlins City Council meeting, the governing body proclaimed its intention to participate in the county’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. At the same time, Carbon County Museum Director Tom Mensik presented the governing body with a 13‑star Betsy Ross flag to fly during the upcoming celebrations.

Mensik, local author Candy Moulton, and museum directors Tim Nicklas, Angie Hobbs, Lela Emmons, and Justin Horn are part of the Carbon County 250 Committee, formed in early 2025 to support the county’s semi quincentennial efforts.

Local members of the 250 committee presented proclamations and commemorative flags to every municipality in Carbon County. Saratoga Museum Director Justin Horn gave the town its Betsy Ross flag on May 6th.

The following Monday, May 11th, the 250 committee members were in Medicine Bow. Town Clerk and Treasurer Karen Heath explained that the committee asked Mayor Justin George to sign the proclamation celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Commissioner Sue Jones, a member of the Carbon County 250 Committee, asked the Medicine Bow Town Council to proclaim the town’s intention to join the county’s 250 celebrations called Journeys to Carbon County.

Every town was presented with the same proclamation. Clerk Heath read the statement.

Clerk Heath continued reading the proclamation, noting that Carbon County is shaped by the journeys of Indigenous peoples, westward‑moving emigrants and settlers, railroad workers and miners who built towns, and ranching families whose traditions persist to this day. The county will mark the semi quincentennial by highlighting the spirit of exploration that continues to draw people to the region. While its roots are in coal and copper, Carbon County now places greater emphasis on adventure and recreation.

Sunrise Sanitation in Saratoga, owned by Sue Jones, purchased and donated Betsy Ross flags to every town and museum in the county. Jones said the flags are recognized as an official design by the federal government and asked Medicine Bow to display it in July.

After presenting the flag, Jones said Discover Carbon County, also known as the Carbon County Visitors Council, provided funding for the 250 Committee to produce a short documentary on the history of Carbon County that will premiere during the July celebrations. Jones added that the federal government provided states with funding for their individual 250 celebrations. The Carbon County 250 Committee is directing a portion of that money to the county’s museum organizations, including the Friends of the Medicine Bow Museum.

Mayor Justin George signed the proclamation declaring Medicine Bow’s intention to participate in the county’s 250 celebrations and said he would turn the donated flag over to Museum Director Dawndee Yocom.

The following evening, May 12th, the Hanna Town Council was presented with a Betsy Ross flag and the same proclamation.

Several municipalities in Carbon County have planned their own events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rawlins will host the county’s main celebration on July 10th, Wyoming Statehood Day.

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MONDAY, May 18, 2026 |

Photo – Saratoga Police patch – Bigfoot 99 file photo

The Saratoga Police Department requested $383,000, over the next 10 years, for new equipment.

During the May 6th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore presented an Axon contract consolidation. Chief Moore said his department has at least two separate contracts with the law enforcement technology company and that the tasers his officers carry are out of date.

Chief Moore said his current Axon Taser contract will cost $31,000 this year, and $27,000 a year until 2029, adding that the price only covers the existing tasers and does not include any new equipment.

Chief Moore said the Axon representative recommended combining the police department’s multiple contracts into one, including an agreement for new tasers. The consolidated bill would be $382,930.14. The chief acknowledged that the price was high but noted that the payments would be split over 10 years.

For just over $38,000 a year, Chief Moore said the Saratoga Police Department would receive new body cameras four times over the length of the contract.

Chief Moore said that under the new contract, officers’ dashboard‑mounted camera systems would be upgraded twice over 10 years. The Saratoga Police Department would also receive seven of the newest taser models. Moore said Axon would also provide taser‑training equipment.

In addition to the VR headsets, Chief Moore said officers will have access to padded taser‑resistant suits for practicing their skills in real‑world scenarios. Five years into the contract, the tasers would be upgraded to the newest model at no additional cost to the town.

Chief Moore said under the contract, Axon will provide the town with two trailer‑mounted license‑plate readers. He said the Axon units do not have the same security concerns as the more controversial Flock cameras.

Chief Moore said he has been testing license‑plate readers for the past few months. During that time, he used the cameras to track a sex offender visiting the Hobo Hot Springs multiple times.

The Saratoga Police Department also used the license‑plate readers to find and arrest a suspect with several outstanding warrants in Colorado.

Chief Moore said that under the proposed contract, the two cameras would be replaced twice over 10 years, with the town retaining ownership of the equipment.

The tasers, dashcams, license plate readers, and scheduled upgrades would increase the town’s annual costs by roughly $7,000.

Chief Moore said the contract covers all equipment and software upgrades for the next 10 years, adding that the quote is valid until May 30th.

The Saratoga Town Council agreed not to vote on the Axon contract until its next meeting on May 20th to give the governing body time to review the agreement.

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MONDAY, May 18, 2026 |

Photo – Rawlins Public Works Department – Bigfoot 99 file photo

Rawlins officials raised questions about additional applications for the city’s sewer‑inspection camera system.

As reported by Bigfoot99 and Bandit102, the Rawlins City Council allocated $135,336.64 to upgrade the Public Works Department’s sewer‑inspection trailer. The system uses a camera‑equipped robotic crawler to identify problems within the city’s sewer lines, including cracks, root intrusions, or blockages.

Speaking at the April 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Public Works Director Cody Dill said his department’s sewer inspection equipment, essential for maintaining the city’s sewer system, is significantly outdated.

Dill said a new camera trailer can cost upward of $300,000. Instead, the public works director asked to upgrade the equipment on the city’s existing trailer for a significant savings.

The Rawlins City Council unanimously approved a $135,000 bid from CUE Incorporated to improve the Public Works Department’s sewer‑inspection trailer. Funding for the project was already included in the public works department’s annual budget.

At the following City Council meeting on May 5th, Councilwoman Tonya Lewman asked about other potential uses for the sewer inspection camera.

According to the Carbon County Museum, the first Rawlins Cemetery was established in 1871 and located behind the original courthouse, north of Spruce Street. In 1884, the city opened the current cemetery on what is now 3rd Street. Residents were instructed to exhume their friends and family from the old courthouse cemetery and transfer them to the new location. Moving all the graves took almost 17 years.

In a July 2025 presentation to the City Council, Rawlins Administrative Assistant Sonia Gamblin explained that many grave registrations have been lost over the cemetery’s 150‑year history. Gamblin said crews often find undocumented bodies while digging new graves, an emotionally distressing situation.

Given those circumstances, Councilwoman Lewman’s question was not unwarranted.

Back at the May 5th meeting, Public Works Director Dill said the camera trailer is mainly for inspecting pipes and other underground infrastructure. However, Dill said the Public Works Department will attempt to purchase a ground penetrating radar system this year to help identify buried materials.

Councilwoman Lewman said knowing what is underground, before crews start digging, will save the city time and money. Public Works Director Dill agreed, saying that is the reason he requested funding for a ground‑penetrating radar system in next year’s budget.

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FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 |

Photo – Official seal of Carbon County – Bigfoot99 file photo

County officials want to raise the pay for elected positions, but ongoing budget cuts may limit their ability to do so.

During the May 5th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, County Attorney Ashley Davis brought forward a proposal to raise salaries for elected officials. Attorney Davis explained that under state law, the Board must set the pay range for all elected positions once every four years.

Attorney Davis said most elected positions pay $85,000 a year, including the county clerk, clerk of district court, coroner, treasurer, and assessor. Commissioners earn $30,000. The county attorney is paid $125,000, and the sheriff earns $100,000. Davis said elected officials received a 16.3 percent pay raise in 2022, but those salaries have not changed since.

Attorney Davis said she and elected county officials met to discuss potential salary increases. She emphasized that any raises apply to the position, not the individual, since officeholders may change in the next election cycle. Even so, Davis said the individuals currently in the roles best understand the work involved and the compensation the jobs warrant.

The county attorney said that over the past four years, every elected position has taken on significantly more responsibility, adding that recent property tax relief programs have placed additional demands on the assessor and treasurer.

Attorney Davis said recent legal changes have created more work for her office, the clerk of court, and the sheriff’s office. In addition, several largescale local projects have added pressure on the Board of Commissioners.

Attorney Davis said the county’s finances may change, especially in light of additional proposed tax cuts, but the responsibilities of those holding elected office will not. She said less tax revenue may require reducing the number of county employees, placing even more demand on elected officials. Davis said so‑called “unfunded mandates,” or policies set by the state without allocated funding, also create more work for elected officials.

Attorney Davis added that many elected officials work through illness and often outside regular business hours.

To keep pace with inflation, the county attorney recommended a 12.3 percent salary increase. Attorney Davis said under the proposed adjustment, county officials making $85,000 would receive a $10,455 raise.

County commissioners would earn $33,690, and the sheriff’s salary would rise to $112,300. The county attorney would be paid $153,700, the same amount the state’s circuit judges receive. Attorney Davis said even with the salary increase, the county will still be paying less than it would for a private attorney.

Attorney Davis said that under the current pay schedule, she is earning the equivalent of $94.32 an hour. She added that the relatively low salary makes it difficult to recruit attorneys into the county attorney’s office, a challenge that isn’t unique to Carbon County.

Attorney Davis said the Wyoming legislature typically reimburses counties $50,000 for attorney salaries. This year, however, the state allocated an additional $22,123.90. Davis said under the appropriation, the county would be responsible for covering the remaining $81,500 of her salary, if the commissioners approve the proposed raise.

Attorney Davis also proposed a two or three percent annual salary increase after the initial 12.6 percent raise to avoid the need for another large pay increase in four years.

Commission Vice Chairwoman Gwynn Bartlett asked if the elected officials also discussed employee salaries. Davis said individual departments may have specific salary needs, but they agreed that a two percent raise was appropriate.

Next, Bartlett asked if the elected officials discussed how to pay for the proposed raises. The vice chairwoman said they must have taken the recent employment freezes into account when considering the salary increases.

Attorney Davis said the discussion focused more on the state legislature’s push to reduce the size of local government, acknowledging that every department has had to reduce staff.

Vice Chair Bartlett asked if the elected officials considered pay increases for department heads, including IT, Emergency Management, and Road and Bridge. Bartlett added that those salaries are generally linked to the compensation of elected officials. Attorney Davis recognized the importance of the department heads but said the committee did not consider their pay ranges.

The Board agreed that pay raises are justified but warned that the county may lack the funding to implement them. The matter will be discussed again during a future Board of Commissioners meeting.

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