(KNZA)--Doniphan County employees have been granted a pay raise for 2021.

The Doniphan County Commission on Monday approved a $1 per hour across the board increase for all county employees and a $1.50 an hour pay increase for all elected officials.

The pay increase is effective January 1.

According to the unofficial meeting minutes, the action came on a 2-1 vote, with Commission Chairman Tad Geiger casting the lone dissenting vote.