Board approves larger pay increases for elected officials; some supervisors voice morale concerns
The board adopted a resolution to set elected-officials pay for 2027–2030 with near-term increases larger than those for regular county employees; supporters cited internal equity while some supervisors warned about impacts on staff morale.
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The St. Croix County Board voted 14–2 to approve a resolution establishing compensation levels for elected officials for 2027–2030. Staff explained the recommendation seeks to align sheriff and clerk-of-court pay with a market placement created by last year’s adjustments to other elected positions, and said the increases are positioned to restore internal equity among elected roles.
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