March 23rd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

In an effort to stay competitive and to retain and attract quality employees- the Cumberland Mayor and City Council this week voted to approve an 11% increase across the board for union and non-union full and part time employees. Mayor Ray Morriss said with the city currently down about 25 employees- he feels the action is a necessary step…

The mayor acknowledges that such salary hikes will make a dent in the city’s budget- but says he and the council are focusing on the big picture…