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Yakima County moves to hire Brian Carlson as financial services director with $174,000 salary
Summary
After a search and executive sessions, the Yakima County Board of Commissioners voted to offer the financial services director position to Brian Carlson, approving a $174,000 annual salary and a front‑loaded 30 days of PTO (prorated for 2025).
The Yakima County Board of Commissioners voted March 10, 2025, to offer the county’s Financial Services Director position to Brian Carlson, approving an annual salary of $174,000 and a one-time PTO front‑loading request of 30 days (prorated for 2025) as part of the offer.
Commissioners said the hire followed a multi-stage search. A preliminary interview panel—consisting of county officials and a private-sector representative—screened five applicants and advanced three finalists to the commissioners for final interviews. After those interviews and deliberations held in executive session, a commissioner moved to offer the job to Carlson; the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote.
Judy (Human Resources) summarized the offer details during the public portion of the meeting: $174,000 annual salary, county policy benefits otherwise, and the exception that Carlson requested 30 days of paid time off be front loaded with no cash value; county staff will prorate that amount for 2025. The board approved the compensation package as presented.
Commissioners praised the finalists and said Carlson’s background best fit the county’s current budgeting and finance priorities. After the motion and second, the board called the voice vote: “All in favor, please say aye,” and the motion passed with no opposition. Officials asked HR to prepare and send the formal offer letter.
No additional details about start date, relocation assistance or contract length were discussed in open session.
