Adams County board approves 6% pay increase for public defender, retroactive to Dec. 1, 2024

Jan 21, 2025

The board adopted a 6% salary increase for Adams County Public Defender Melissa Wentling, raising annual pay from $110,000 to $116,600 effective retroactively to Dec. 1, 2024; the motion passed with one commissioner voting no.

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Commissioner Joe Patterson presented a written request asking the board to approve a 6% salary increase for Adams County Public Defender Melissa Wentling, retroactive to Dec. 1, 2024. The request stated Wentling's prior annual salary was $110,000 and would increase to $116,600 if the board approved the change.

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