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Clay County approves 4% COLA and several pay increases, including sheriff’s raise
Summary
The Board approved a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2026 and approved market adjustments for the sheriff, chief assistant county attorneys and the county attorney; specific dollar amounts will be set in a formal resolution next week.
The Clay County Board on Tuesday approved a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees and voted to authorize additional market-based pay adjustments for several elected and appointed offices.
Human-resources and finance staff presented the 4% COLA proposal, noting it is in line with comparable counties’ averages and is already budgeted. Commissioners approved the 4% COLA by voice vote.
The sheriff, who said he is entering his eighth year in the office, asked the board for a salary…
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