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Kent County’s Top Earners and Overtime Surge | Dover News
Kent County’s workforce saw a surprising twist: while total employees dipped slightly, the number of six-figure earners surged to 36. Behind the numbers? Over $1.2 million in overtime—mostly funneled into 12 EMS workers—and hefty longevity bonuses up to $3,600. The county administrator topped the pay scale with over $190,000, followed by top EMS staff fueled by overtime. With staffing shortages in EMS driving the overtime spike, the county is ramping up hiring and partnering with training programs—all while personnel costs remain stubbornly at 72% of the general fund. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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