Extension Educator details 2% budget request to Holt County Supervisors

Holt County extension personnel requested a 2% budget increase for the upcoming fiscal year. Extension Educator Amy Timmerman told Holt County Supervisors, Monday, the amount totals $2,820.

“Of that, $2,220 is all for salary increase. We’re not even doing a cost of living increase. Cost of living is closer to 6.5 to 7% this year, so (with this), we can within the 2% range,” Timmerman said, noting once Governor Jim Pillen announced a 2% threshold, she stuck to that amount. “I want to make sure we’re not exceeding the budget or pushing you too much.”

Supervisor Don Linquist Jr asked if the offic...