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Sheriff Youngblood calls 18 percent salary increase a "band aid" doesn't address longterm issues

Sheriff Donny Youngblood calls the deputy pay increase a band aid, says it doesn't address longterm problems with recruitment and retention

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — According to the Kern County Board of Supervisors, they have approved an 18 percent salary increase for entry level deputies. A step in the right direction for Sheriff Donny Youngblood but still doesn't address long term concerns with recruitment and retention.

Supervisors approve an 18% salary increase for entry level deputies.
— County of Kern (@CountyofKern) March 12, 2019

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