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Marquette County ratifies three‑year deputy sheriff contract with pay increases and benefits changes
Summary
The county ratified a 2026–2028 contract with the Marquette County Deputy Sheriff's Association (WPPA/LEER) that includes multi-step wage increases, changes to compensatory time and holiday pay, increased uniform allowance, and other procedural adjustments; the board approved the agreement unanimously.
On Sept. 16 the Marquette County Board of Supervisors ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Marquette County Deputy Sheriff's Association (WPPA/LEER) covering 2026–2028.
Introduced by Supervisors Mike Raddatz and Mary P. Walters, Resolution No. 55-2025 implements contract changes described in Exhibit A (available from the county clerk and sheriff’s office). Key negotiated provisions include multi-step wage increases (5% on Jan. 1 and July 1, 2026; 2.5% on Jan. 1 and July 1 in 2027 and 2028), an increase to compensatory-time accrual (up to 60 hours per year), an increased uniform allowance ($600/year), on-call pay and a new Patrol and Court Services weekend on-call requirement, Field Training Officer compensatory-time accruals, holiday pay changes to provide 13.5 paid holidays after three months of employment, modified night-shift differentials, and a modified longevity-pay schedule.
The resolution ratifying the contract was adopted by roll call (Ayes 16; Noes 0; Absent 1). The county administrator was authorized to sign the contract on behalf of Marquette County.
