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Douglas County sets four-year salary rates for elected officials; board adopts resolution
Summary
The commission approved a resolution setting salaries for six elected officials for 2027–2030, applying comparables drawn from several midwestern counties; commissioners questioned the size of the sheriff’s increase but the measure passed 7–0.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 9 adopted a resolution that sets salaries for six of eight elected officials for the 2027–2030 cycle.
County Administrator Patrick Bloomingdale told the board that most of the requested increases were submitted by the elected officials themselves and that the recommended pay adjustments were calculated by averaging comparable counties, including Jackson County (Mo.), Lancaster County (Neb.), Polk County (Iowa), Sedgwick County (Kan.) and Johnson County (Kan.). Bloomingdale said one sheriff’s request was larger than the committee recommended; the board adjusted that request downward but still approved a larger-than-average increase for the sheriff to address compression with chief deputies.
Commissioner Borgeson asked for justification for a roughly 10.4% increase being proposed for one salary; Marco San Martin (county administration) explained the comparables used. Commissioners noted that a NACO (National Association of Counties) recommendation existed but that the county did not use the NACO figure in the current calculation. After discussion the board voted 7–0 to adopt the salary resolution.
What’s next: The salary schedule adopted will apply for the 2027–2030 cycle; Bloomingdale and administration staff will publish implementation details as required.
