A 3% raise on a $65,000 salary is just $1,950 a year. Spread across 2,080 working hours, that’s about 94¢ an hour. The Vending Machine got a bigger raise this year. If the Cape May County MUA wants to attract and retain skilled employees, this isn’t going to cut it. Competitive pay isn’t a luxury—it’s an investment in the people who keep essential public services running. Do better.