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Pennington County approves 2026 elected-official salaries after debate over COLA
After extended debate, the county commission approved a substitute motion to include a 2.9% cost-of-living adjustment for most elected officials while setting the auditor's salary at a proposed $112,000; the motion passed by roll-call vote.
Pennington County removes JPMorgan as primary depository after board discussion
Pennington County commissioners voted Jan. 6, 2026, to remove JPMorgan from the county's list of primary depositories after questioning whether the firm met local criteria; Treasurer Annette Brandt said RFPs for primary banking have not been run in several years.
Pennington County authorizes staff comments on Rapid City TIF application amid commissioner concerns
After reviewing a proposed TIF for a former Phillips 66 site, commissioners asked staff to compile and transmit the board's comments to Rapid City, citing concerns over eligibility of items like landscaping and closing costs.
Equalization director outlines retirement and succession plan; board asks wage increase be placed on next agenda
Director of Equalization Shannon announced plans to retire, proposed training senior appraiser Trevor Abernathy as successor, and requested a pay-step increase for Trevor during the training period; commissioners asked staff to place the wage proposal as a standalone agenda item at the next meeting.
Pennington County to overhaul bylaws and code of conduct; commissioners asked for input
Commission staff proposed major revisions to the board's bylaws and code of conduct to remove duplicative statutory text, reduce chair-centric authority, and streamline procedures; commissioners asked for written comments by Jan. 26 and indicated a multi-step public review before adoption.
Resident challenges county treasurer over tax-certificate redemptions; treasurer cites state law
A member of the public alleged Pennington County treasurer was adding current-year taxes to tax-certificate redemptions; Treasurer Annette Brandt said state law treats taxes as due Jan. 1 and, when third parties hold certificates, full-year redemption is permitted under SDCL provisions.