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Yankton County Commission to Reconsider Raises

Yankton County Commission to Reconsider Raises

Cheri Loest Photo: WNAX


The Yankton County Commission will take another look at raises for county employees.

Commissioner Cheri Loest says the Yankton City Commission approved a higher raise for their employees……https://on.soundcloud.com/W8XZ5

Loest says they should at least have a discussion about it….https://on.soundcloud.com/saHHz

Loest says its something they should debate and decide before the end of the year…..https://on.soundcloud.com/KpqYo

Loest finished fourth in the race for three commission spots in this month’s election and will be leaving the board at the end of the year.

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