Jackson County approves 3% pay increase for elected officials

Dec 17, 2025

The board approved a 3% salary increase for county elected officials (clerk-register of deeds, drain commissioner, treasurer, sheriff, and prosecuting attorney). Administrator Overton said the raises were not in the 2026 budget and estimated the total impact at roughly $15,000; the increases will be implemented with necessary budget adjustments from the general fund.

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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.

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