Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Officials concerned about wage-hike spread
Left to right, Adams County Commissioners Mike Garza, Dan Blankenship and Jay Weise visit with Adams County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Flyckt, far right, during a pause in their meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the commissioners' chambers at Adams County Courthouse in Ritzville.
RITZVILLE - The Adams County Board of Commissioners heard a few discouraging words Oct. 15 having to do with the state's good intention to keep mounting minimum wage increases.
Adams County Human Resources Director Kathy Campbell told commissioners she was troubled that local businesses might not be able to recruit new employees.
"My main concern is in recruitment efforts," Campbell said. "If I were in the Seattle area and I could work for $20.76 (currently the state minimum wage is $16.28 per hour, but increasing to $16.66 Jan. 1), I'm going to try for those jobs that pay $4 more.
"That hurts...
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