Sheriff seeks 6% raises, vehicle rotation funding and detention pay bumps
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
The sheriff asked commissioners for a $100,000 vehicle rotation line, a four-figure change to longevity and night-stipend increases, and a 6% raise across sheriff and detention staff to address recruitment and retention amid recent resignations.
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The sheriff opened his budget presentation with a request for a $100,000 increase in the vehicle line to finish the county’s fleet rotation and said staffing and wages are the biggest ongoing concern.
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