The math of survival: Why Jackson County is losing its workforce

The math of survival: Why Jackson County is losing its workforce

For the public servants of Jackson County, the new year hasn’t brought a fresh start, but rather a calculation of deepening loss. As regional costs surge and insurance premiums spike, the very people who keep the county running are finding that the numbers simply no longer add up. The widening wage gap Jackson County’s struggle to retain employees occurs alongside a significant wage gap. Neighboring counties offer substantially higher pay for si…