LaSalle County forwards resolution to appoint Abby Craft as chief county assessment officer

LaSalle County board members on the record read a resolution proposing the appointment of Abby Craft as LaSalle County chief county assessment officer, with a four‑year term set to begin Dec. 1, 2025, and to expire Nov. 30, 2029.

The resolution states that the vacancy arises from the retirement of Stephanie Kennedy and that Abby Craft has the requisite qualifications and an interest in the position. It specifies that annual salary increases during the four‑year term are contingent on the county having an assessment level between 31 1/3 percent and 35 1/3 percent, which the resolution says qualifies the county for salary reimbursement under applicable statute. The document also provides that the appointee will receive the benefits afforded other county employees and that the appointment is at‑will and FLSA‑exempt. The resolution further notes the appointment is subject to existing and future county employment policies.

The board voted to forward the resolution to the Salary and Labor Committee with a recommendation that the committee set an annual salary in the range of $100,000 to $115,000 for the position. A motion to forward the resolution was moved by Miss Jurick and seconded by Miss Bernal; a roll call recorded affirmative votes from Nancy, Jill and Matt, and the motion carried. The resolution paperwork will go to the Salary and Labor Committee for a final salary determination.

No final appointment vote or salary determination was taken at the meeting. The session closed after a motion to adjourn by Mister Bailey, seconded by Mister Slager, which carried on an affirmative voice vote.