Commission raises deputy coroner call pay to $175 per call

The Crawford County Commission approved raising the per-call pay for a deputy coroner to $175 from the current $125, the commission said during a discussion initiated by the county coroner. Why it matters: The county coroner’s office requested the increase for a deputy who responds to death investigations; commissioners noted the change may prompt review of pay for other deputies who take calls. Dr. Bailey, identified in the meeting as the county coroner, relayed a request to increase Deputy Coroner Kenny Gilken’s per-call pay; the coroner said Gilken has performed duties on many calls. Commissioners asked whether other deputies who take calls would be included; staff said the request as presented applied only to Gilken. A commissioner moved to change the pay; the motion was seconded and carried. The meeting record does not show a retroactive effective date or indicate immediate budget adjustments; commissioners discussed applying the increase to other deputies if warranted and said they would follow up if additional deputies should receive the higher rate.