A heated debate took place between Sullivan County commissioners Thursday night on whether one group of employees should get a pay raise or if all county employees should get one. Sullivan County Commissioner Gary Stidham brought a draft proposal of a resolution to the commission’s work session. He wants all uniformed officers in the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office to receive a raise.Stidham said it is a public safety issue because the sheriff’s office is currently understaffed and having a difficult time recruiting officers due to pay.