Tekoa approves raises

The City of Tekoa approved a 2.5 percent raise for all employees as part of discussions of their 2018 budget Monday night.

The rate was decided on by the city council after looking at current Consumer Price Index numbers.

“The council did this so we wouldn’t have to hassle with individual salaries,” said Mayor John Jaeger.

The proposal was approved unanimously and will be included in the 2018 final budget vote Dec. 18.

“We’re frugal, but we’re not broke,” Jaeger commented.