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Prosecutor seeks raises to retain staff; commissioners trim litigation line to free funds

5824981 · July 14, 2025
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The county prosecutor requested salary increases for key staff to retain talent; commissioners agreed in the budget workshop to reduce litigation expenses to free funds, while noting the county must find tradeoffs under a 3% countywide budget constraint.

Prosecuting Attorney Paul on July 21 told commissioners his office is seeing recruitment pressure and asked for salaries increases for key staff — notably for his chief criminal deputy, who has received outside offers. Paul submitted comparative wage information showing competing jurisdictions offering higher pay and presented staff…

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