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Commissioners mull salaries during budget work session

Washakie County held their first budget work session for the 2023-24 fiscal year on June 6. County Clerk Lily Rakness Parra reported that the discussion centered around employee salaries.

During their May 16 meeting, the commission heard from Sheriff Austin Brookwell and Worland Police Chief Gabe Elliott regarding increases to the dispatch budget. At the time, Brookwell stated that his goal for th...