The year is coming to a close, but the Yankton County Commission still had some business to attend to Tuesday.
During its special meeting to end the year, the board adopted a new salary matrix for the countyâs employees.
Chairperson Cheri Loest told the Press & Dakotan that Tuesdayâs action was a long time coming and needed in a county that saw uneven wage practices.
âWe have had some departments that have had step increases for certain positions, we have some departments that have nothing and a lot of variation between them if they do,â Loest said. âThe question of fairness always comes into play. The canâs been kicked down the road long enough and we felt that it was time to address it.â