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Walla Walla County OKs phased pay increase for part‑time Superior Court commissioner after debate over retention and pro‑tem costs
Summary
After extended discussion about recruitment, pro‑tem costs and budget impacts, the Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners approved a revised job description implementing a phased pay schedule for the part‑time Superior Court commissioner: 85% of a Superior Court judge’s pay for years 0–5 and 90% for years 6 and up, with phased implementation, 3–0.
The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners approved a revised job description and phased pay schedule for the county’s part‑time Superior Court commissioner on March 9, 2026, following a multi‑hour presentation and debate over recruitment, retention and budget impacts.
Josh Griffith, the county’s human resource risk manager, told the board the HRCC compensation study showed the position should be paid between 85% and 90% of a Superior Court judge’s salary; he described the role’s workload, required training and the position’s importance for court efficiency and continuity. “It’s going to be some long days until we can get somebody there,” Griffith said, urging the board to consider the…
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