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Compensation board recommends 3% COLA for county elected officials and deputies
Summary
The Granite County Compensation Board voted to recommend a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for elected officials and deputies after reviewing CPI figures (2.6%); the recommendation will be forwarded to the county commission for adoption.
The Granite County Compensation Board voted to recommend a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for elected officials and their deputies, choosing to round the Consumer Price Index-based figure of 2.6% to 3% for simplicity. The recommendation was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
Clerks presented calculation sheets and explained that the 3% figure reflected an average of comparable counties; one board member noted the CPI figure (2.6%) and the board discussed whether to use the exact CPI or a rounded 3% increase. After discussion the board adopted the 3% recommendation and recorded a voice vote in favor.
Public comment: Elena Gagliano, a member of the public, raised a transparency concern about agenda documents and web posting for the compensation board; commissioners responded that the compensation board item is included on the county commission agenda and pledged to review public posting procedures.
Why it matters: The compensation board's recommendation is advisory to the county commission but typically guides final pay decisions for elected offices and deputies. The board discussed longevity adjustments and statutory pay formulas that affect certain elected positions.
Next steps: The board's recommendation will be transmitted to the county commission for consideration during the upcoming budget process.
