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Merced County appoints Mark J. Hendrickson as county executive officer with $283,549 salary
Summary
The Merced County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Mark J. Hendrickson as County Executive Officer on July 8, 2025, approving an employment agreement that sets his annual salary at $283,549.76; public commenters questioned the raise and board members said it reflects recent employee contract increases.
Merced County supervisors unanimously voted to appoint Mark J. Hendrickson as the county executive officer effective July 8, 2025, and approved an employment agreement that sets his annual salary at $283,549.76.
Hendrickson, a long-time county employee who told the board “this is actually not about me. This is, this is about the future of this county,” said he will pursue higher performance, innovation and improved customer service across county departments.
The appointment was item 30 on the board agenda. Supervisor Lloyd Pacheco moved the appointment and Supervisor Zach McDaniel seconded the…
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