Council reviews correction to 2026 salary ordinance to restore longevity for full‑time public defenders
May 07, 2026 | Vigo County, Indiana
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Council members reviewed an amendment to the 2026 salary schedule and compensation policies to restore language assuring that full-time public defenders will receive longevity pay.
A staff member said Gretchen brought the omission to staff's attention while completing state paperwork and asked to add three words to section four to reflect that full-time public defenders receive longevity. A council member asked whether the language had been in the previous budget or whether this was a new add; staff said the funds appear to be in place but will review the prior budget and report back at the next meeting.
Next steps: Staff was asked to research whether the language was omitted in error from the ordinance text or whether it represents a new add, and to brief the council at the next meeting. No final action on the ordinance amendment was recorded in the transcript.
A staff member said Gretchen brought the omission to staff's attention while completing state paperwork and asked to add three words to section four to reflect that full-time public defenders receive longevity. A council member asked whether the language had been in the previous budget or whether this was a new add; staff said the funds appear to be in place but will review the prior budget and report back at the next meeting.
Next steps: Staff was asked to research whether the language was omitted in error from the ordinance text or whether it represents a new add, and to brief the council at the next meeting. No final action on the ordinance amendment was recorded in the transcript.
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