Clay County approves 4% COLA and several pay increases, including sheriff’s raise

Dec 17, 2025

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.

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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.

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