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Crawford County Board trims recommended raises, sets elected officials' pay for 2026–27
Summary
The board approved Resolution #2026-11 adjusting elected officials' salaries for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, adopting smaller increases than the Crawford County Compensation Board recommended; the vote was unanimous.
The Crawford County Board of Supervisors on March 10 adopted Resolution #2026-11 setting approved salaries for elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, after reviewing recommendations from the Crawford County Compensation Board.
The Compensation Board met Dec. 29, 2025 and recommended larger increases for several elected offices. The Board of Supervisors instead approved smaller adjustments. The approved salaries recorded in the minutes are: Auditor $75,983.81; County Attorney $135,956.50; Recorder $75,733.81; Sheriff $111,500.00; Supervisors $34,281.29 (no change); Treasurer $75,733.81.
The action was moved by Supervisor Schultz and seconded by Supervisor Muhlbauer; voting aye were Schultz, Muhlbauer, Dozark, Heiden and Rosburg. The minutes cite Iowa Code Chapters 331.905 and 331.907 as the authorities governing the Compensation Board's annual recommendation.
Why it matters: Salary decisions affect county budgets and the compensation of officials residents elect. The minutes include both the Compensation Board’s recommended figures and the board’s approved figures, but do not record debate on the differences or rationale for the smaller board-approved increases.
The board continued with other business and adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
