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County officials urge exploring higher pay classification for elected positions; board warns of optics
Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners · March 31, 2026
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Summary
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.
Cheyenne County elected officials and staff discussed potential changes to the county’s pay classification for elected officers.
Assessor Lacey Welsh and Treasurer Gaila Mitchek presented information comparing Cheyenne County to similar counties and…
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