County officials urge exploring higher pay classification for elected positions; board warns of optics
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
Assessor Lacey Welsh and Treasurer Gaila Mitchek asked the board to pursue moving Cheyenne County up from Category V, Level D for elected‑official pay; the board noted any change requires state legislation and discussed public backlash and an option to decline the bump.
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Cheyenne County elected officials and staff discussed potential changes to the county’s pay classification for elected officers.
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