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Palouse raises staff salaries

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PALOUSE – Palouse city employees are getting a 3% raise for 2022.

Resolution 2022-01 was approved by the council on Jan. 25.

A budget committee suggested the increase for all city staff and a $2,500 increase in the public works superintendent’s salary.

The resolution included increase for the swimming pool staff and entry-level public works assistant for the increased minimum-wage mandate by state law.

Councilwoman Ann Barrington motioned to approve Resolution 2022-01. It was by councilmember Travis Deerkop.

The motion passed, according to the draft of meeting minutes.

 

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