Board sets elected officials' pay through 2030 with multi-year raises

Mar 20, 2026

The board adopted Resolution 20-26-21 setting elected officials' compensation for the 2027–2030 term: 3% increases in 2027–28 and 2% increases in 2029–30, producing roughly a 10% boost for the sheriff and coroner compared with current pay.

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The board adopted Resolution 20-26-21 to establish compensation for elected officials for the 2027–2030 term. The schedule sets a 3% increase for 2027 and 2028, followed by 2% increases in 2029 and 2030. Sponsors said the changes aim to bring certain elected offices into parity with comparable positions and with county staff pay scales; the sheriff and coroner receive an approximate 10% increase under the plan.

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