Emporia City Commissioners are all in agreement a wage increase for city staff is needed, the only question is what the increase might look like. During their recent study session Wednesday afternoon, commissioners reviewed six potential options to that end. The option that saw the most conversation included a four percent immediate wage increase, and health insurance increase and would keep the city’s mill levy flat. No formal decision was made as commissioners plan to bring the item back for action on Jul. 20th. Regardless of the ultimate decision, City Manager Trey Cocking tells KVOE News it will just be a “band-aid” on the issue until a wage study can be conducted later this year.
Source: KVOE Emporia Radio
