This month, Kanawha County employees will see their first raise since 2022 as the Kanawha County Commission passed a 6% raise for all county employees. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office deputies will receive an additional 2% raise.

Kim Fleck, county finance director, said the raise would cost the county $1.7 million. It will go into effect Sept. 16 and be seen on employee paychecks at the end of the month. The county has approximately 500 employees, including KCSO. Legal Affairs

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County Commission President Ben Salango said the commission had considered this raise, but they were waiting to see what revenue looked like.

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