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Luzerne County approved a 2026 budget with a $12,500 raise for Election Director Emily Cook, boosting her pay to $77,000, despite broader cuts.
Luzerne County Council approved a revised 2026 budget retaining a $12,500 raise for Election Director Emily Cook, boosting her salary to $77,000, and preserving a new division head position despite broader cuts.
The 19% increase, above the standard 2.5% non-union raise, was backed by six council members, rejecting smaller proposals.
The administration cited below-market pay for Cook and 12 other non-union roles, which also received raises above 2.5%, ranging from 3% to 23%.
The budget includes a proposed 1.9% real estate tax increase, adding about $12 annually for a median home, with the net tax impact still under review ahead of a final vote on December 9.
El condado de Luzerne aprobó un presupuesto para 2026 con un aumento de $ 12,500 para la directora electoral Emily Cook, aumentando su salario a $ 77,000, a pesar de recortes más amplios.