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After heated debate, Dodge County approves multi-year pay increases for clerk of courts and sheriff
Summary
Following vigorous debate over comparables, budget impact and equity, the Dodge County Board approved different multi-year salary increases for the clerk of courts and the sheriff for the 2027–2030 terms; the clerk measure passed 16–12 and the sheriff measure passed 21–7 after amendments.
The Dodge County Board of Supervisors voted in February 2026 to adopt new multi-year salary schedules for two elected positions ahead of the 2027 election cycle, approving the clerk of courts measure 16–12 and the sheriff measure 21–7 after extended debate over market comparables and fiscal responsibility.
The measures originated from the HR committee, which used a market study (McGrath) and a set of comparable counties (Green Lake, Columbia, Fond du Lac, Jefferson and Washington) to recommend catch-up increases. HR staff summarized the comparables and explained that the goal was to bring the positions closer to market after several years…
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