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Adams County committee sets 2027–2030 pay schedules for clerk and sheriff after lengthy debate

Adams County Finance Committee · March 7, 2026
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Summary

The Adams County finance committee approved a 4%–4%–2%–2% schedule for the clerk of circuit courts and amended the sheriff’s pay to 3% across the 2027–2030 term after extended debate over parity and budget risk; the resolution will move to the full county board for final action.

The Adams County finance committee voted to set compensation for the clerk of circuit courts at 4% in 2027 and 2028 and 2% in 2029 and 2030, and it amended the sheriff’s proposed increases to 3% per year across the same term. The committee advanced the resolution to the full county board for final consideration.

The clerk of circuit courts, speaking to the committee, said the office requested an $85,000 salary for the 2027–2030 term and explained that recent legislative action increased biennial court support payments. “As a result of legislative efforts by myself…

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