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Fayette County prosecutor asks raises for two staff members to retain prosecutors
Summary
The county prosecutor requested a $6,000 raise for one assistant and urged a market adjustment for a senior prosecutor now paid $92,000, citing neighboring-county pay at $100,000; commissioners took the request under advisement during budget month.
The Fayette County prosecutor told commissioners his proposed budget mirrors last year’s request except for two personnel increases he said are needed to retain trained prosecutors.
He asked the commission to approve a $6,000 raise for assistant Ethan Brogan (current salary cited at $64,000), which would bring Brogan’s pay to $70,000. The prosecutor also said he wants to raise senior prosecutor Jennifer Crane’s pay; Crane is currently paid $92,000, and the prosecutor said comparable positions in neighboring counties typically start at $100,000.
The prosecutor framed both increases as retention and recognition measures, saying the office handles complex felony prosecutions and that experienced trial attorneys are in high demand. Commissioners asked clarifying questions but made no immediate funding decisions; the requests will be considered as part of the county’s broader budget process.
No vote on salary increases occurred on March 4; the commission noted the items for budget deliberations in April.
