The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted to grant a 3% salary increase to several elected county officials, including the county clerk–register of deeds, the drain commissioner, the treasurer, the sheriff and the prosecuting attorney.

Administrator Overton told the board the increases were not included in the 2026 budget preparation and said approval would require necessary budget adjustments. He estimated the combined impact at about $15,000. Commissioners clarified that the raise does not apply to sitting county commissioners; the chair noted the board cannot grant itself a raise while in session.

The board took a roll-call vote and the motion passed. Administrator Overton said the raises will be funded from the general fund with adjustments recorded in upcoming budget actions.