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Durham County approves pay increases for register of deeds and sheriff

Durham County Board of Commissioners · November 11, 2025
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Summary

After a closed session, the Durham County Board of Commissioners approved a 5.133% raise for the register of deeds and a 4% increase for the sheriff and board positions; the motion was moved by Vice Chair Dr. Lee and seconded by Commissioner Burton.

The Durham County Board of Commissioners approved salary increases for two county offices following a closed-session discussion. The board voted to raise the register of deeds' salary by 5.133% and to increase compensation for the sheriff and board positions by 4%.

Vice Chair Dr. Lee moved to approve the raises and Commissioner Burton seconded the motion. The chair called for a voice vote and the motion was approved.

The action was presented to the board as part of items discussed in closed session; the chair confirmed the board had already deliberated the matter in closed session and then brought the motion to the public meeting. No additional amendments or conditions to the raises were recorded during the public motion.

The board took several other ministerial actions during the meeting before adjourning; details of other personnel decisions, if any, were not included in the public portion of the transcript.