Swain County Board of Elections is now fully staffed. Pictured, from left is Director Adam Byrnes, Deputy Director Janet Hyatt and Assistant Leanna Crisp on Tuesday, during the Second Primary Election Day.

Increasing pay a big priority for county budget

Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Swain County Interim Manager Lottie Barker and the Board of Commissioners are nearing in on a budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. In a budget meeting held last Tuesday, May 7, the commissioners heard…
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Increasing pay a big priority for county budget

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Jessica Webb

editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com

 

Swain County Interim Manager Lottie Barker and the Board of Commissioners are nearing in on a budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. In a budget meeting held last Tuesday, May 7, the commissioners heard from county department heads as they presented their priorities for the next year. One of the biggest takeaways was a desire to see wages increase.

Building and Grounds Supervisor Cabot Cochran described the need at his department.

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