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Ward County approves several pay amendments for departmental employees

5831536 · August 19, 2025

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Summary

On Aug. 19 the commission approved pay amendments for six county employees across Detention, State’s Attorney, Highway, Sheriff’s Department and Tax Equalization after Human Resources director presented the changes.

Nichole Degenstein, Ward County human resources director, presented multiple pay amendments during the Aug. 19 commission meeting. The amendments covered: M. Gamez (Detention); N. McPhail (Detention); R. Donisch (State’s Attorney’s Office); J. Berg (Highway); K. Becker (Sheriff’s Department); and D. Druse (Tax Equalization).

Commissioner Schuler moved to approve the presented pay amendments; Commissioner Olson seconded. The roll call shows Commissioners Rostad, Merritt, Olson, Schuler and Chair Fjeldahl voting yes and the motion passed.

The minutes record approval of the personnel pay changes but do not provide the amended salary amounts, effective dates, or the reasons for each individual adjustment. For specific salary figures, effective dates or budgetary impacts, contact Ward County Human Resources.