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From left to right, Adams County Commissioners Mike Garza, Dan Blankenship, Jay R. Weise and Board Clerk Patricia Phillips sit in the Adams County District Court building in Othello during a June commissioner meeting.

From left to right, Adams County Commissioners Mike Garza, Dan Blankenship, Jay R. Weise and Board Clerk Patricia Phillips sit in the Adams County District Court building in Othello during a June commissioner meeting.

January 22, 2024

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Wagner requests better pay for staff
January 22, 2024 5:28 p.m.

Wagner requests better pay for staff

RITZVILLE – The Adams County Commissioners meetings Jan. 16 and 17 featured significant discussion regarding a need in certain corrections and administrative positions for new pay structures to retain employees and keep wages competitive. The meeting also featured an update on Adams County Jail staffing.