Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has announced a $15 per hour minimum wage for all county employees, starting January 1st, 2022.
In a Monday morning news conference, Bello said many Monroe County employees didn’t have the option of working from home during the COVID Pandemic, but are also some of the lowest paid county workers. Bello said he’s committed to ending this disparity because he recognizes the value of the people behind the jobs.
There are nearly 600 county workers who currently make less than $15 per hour. They work in departments including Monroe Community Hospital, Parks, Environmental Serivices, Human Services, Human Resources, Public Health, Public Safety, Information Services, Transportation and the airport.