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County trims state's attorney personnel raise to 3.5% amid budget uncertainty
Summary
The Support Services Committee approved the state's attorney budget with a reduced personnel increase of 3.5%, down from a larger request aimed at closing a pay gap with the public defender's office. Members cited a general-fund shortfall and competing priorities.
The Support Services Committee on Sept. 10 approved the state's attorney budget for fiscal 2026 with a personnel increase reduced to 3.5%, after discussion about county budget constraints and competing requests. The amended budget passed the committee by a 3–2 vote.
State's Attorney (presenter) asked the committee to restore parity between assistant state's attorneys and assistant public defenders and sought a personnel increase that equated to $32,775.50 by comparing local prosecutor pay to nearby counties.…
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