If an early leave incentive to trim the county workforce doesn't pan out, the next step could be an adjustment in pay for some 750 government employees. ...more

February 19, 2009

County Administrator David Hamilton is due to get his six-month evaluation from county commissioners this month. ...more

September 6, 2008

Government employees who make $65,000 or more annually will be asked to forego any salary raises this year. ...more

August 29, 2008

Government employees who make $65,000 or more annually will be asked to forego any salary raises this year. ...more

August 29, 2008

County Administrator David Hamilton on Friday unveiled his much-awaited 2009 budget preview, which includes several key cost-cutting recommendations. ...more

June 28, 2008

INCLUDES CUTTING BUS SUBSIDY; DEPARTMENT DOWNSIZING ...more

June 27, 2008

The head of the county's utilities department is planning staff cuts and readjusting existing jobs to help save money. ...more

June 25, 2008

Three positions gone; two others reclassified. ...more

June 24, 2008

Three positions gone; two others reclassified. ...more

June 23, 2008

Government Social Club Ongoing widespread staff wrongdoings and wrangling at county government suggest it is a well-endowed social club interrupted occasionally by work. Generously compensated people are paid by overtaxed citizens to be members of it. ...more

June 5, 2008