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Powell Hires Franck as Electric Superintendent Amid Wage Hikes

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What happened

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Powell hired Franck as Electric Superintendent. The Powell City Council recently raised the minimum starting pay for journeymen linemen by nearly 16% and increased minimum pay for police officers and dispatchers in August, citing difficulties in hiring personnel.

From powelltribune.com

Why it matters

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City leaders stated that despite the wage increases, they needed larger pay raises to compete with other employers and fill vacant positions. The hiring of Franck follows a history with Gillett, who was a longtime lineman for Powell.

From powelltribune.com

Who's involved

  • PowellCity that hired Franck and raised minimum wages for municipal workers
  • FranckNew Electric Superintendent hired by Powell
  • GillettFormer longtime lineman for Powell

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • PowellSpeculative

    Powell might face increased operating costs due to the recent wage hikes for municipal staff

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The entities involved

  • Powell

    city in Ohio, United States

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