Franklin County Maine Commissioners Weigh Ending Health Insurance Stipends
Franklin County Commissioners in Maine are considering ending their annual $6,000 health insurance stipends following recent budgetary decisions and legal interpretations. The stipends, previously guaranteed under the county's personnel policy, were cut by the 11-member Budget Advisory Committee, removing $87,000 from the budget for the current fiscal year. This move sparked questions regarding statutory authority and budgetary flexibility for county commissioners.