The SEANC View
The SEANC View
SEANC
Budget Raises, Tax Amendment, and the Craggy Closure
23 minutes Posted May 22, 2026 at 3:10 pm.
Welcome & Host Intro
Constitutional Amendment Week — Income Tax Proposal
Amendment Details & Ballot Process
Debate: Tax Cuts vs. Funding Services
Vacant Jobs Dashboard & Pay Shortages
Impact of Vacancies on Services
Retiree COLAs & Retirement System Funding
Voter Response & Budget Turnout Considerations
Lawmakers Find $2 Billion — Budget Implications
Craggy Correctional Institution Closure News
Guest Preview: Department COO Joining
Interview Start: Introducing Tamara Hill
Tamara Hill — Background & Public Service
Department Reaction to Proposed Raises
Addressing Pay Compression & Retention Needs
Craggy Staffing Challenges & Capacity Limits
Plan for Craggy Employees: Transfers & Relocation
Competition with County Jails & Wage Gaps
Progress, Outlook & Department Priorities
Closing Remarks & Call to Action
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Hosts Jonathan Owens and Suzanne Beasley break down the latest at the legislature, including proposed budget raises, a looming income tax constitutional amendment, retiree COLA concerns, and SEANC’s new vacant-jobs dashboard. They discuss the staffing crisis across state agencies and how pay compression is driving vacancies.
Guest Tammera Hill, Chief Operating Officer of the Department of Adult Correction, details the planned closure of Craggy Correctional Institution, employee transfers, recruitment challenges, and the need for meaningful pay solutions. Visit SEANC.org to contact your legislators.