Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Board has finalized a new three-year agreement with sheriff’s office employees, granting annual raises of 3% for the first two years and 3.5% in the third. The decision came during Tuesday’s board meeting, with two members absent and one abstaining from the vote. Sheriff Paul Kuhns expressed support for the pay increases, noting their importance for staff retention and morale.
Also, addressing concerns previously raised by County Democrat Chairman Pat Lewis about racism, Board Chairman Josh Douthit spoke on record, emphasizing the board’s firm opposition to racism and bigotry in all forms.
The County Board also:
- Approved Disbursement of up to $4,500.00 to American Legal Publishing for Updated Code of Ordinances
- Approved $10,000.00 Disbursement to Effingham County Public Transportation for Free Rides for Senior, Disabled, and Veteran County Residents for 2026
- Approved Modification of Board Approved Hour House Opioid Request Based on Submitted Written Proposal
- Approved Bid Received from SEICO, Inc. in the Amount of $19,239.63 for Control Systems in Government Center
- Approved Use of Historic Courtyard for Event and Signage for Downtown Effingham Business Group’s Bunny Bash Scheduled Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Approved Use of Historic Courtyard for Event and Signage for Downtown Effingham Business Group’s Halloween in Downtown Scheduled Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Approved Transfer of $600,000.00 from Surplus of Funds within FY25 Budget into Capital Improvement Replacement Fund
- Approved Capital Improvement List and Investment Schedule for FY26
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