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Sheriff asks board for 6% pay increase for FY27 for himself and non‑union administrators

Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Sheriff John King requested a 6% salary increase for FY27 and asked that the Dispatcher Administrator and Jail Administrator (non‑union positions) receive the same wage increase settled by the union; the board took no action on the request.

County Sheriff John King told the Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors that he is requesting a 6% salary increase effective FY27. He also asked that the Dispatcher Administrator and Jail Administrator—positions the minutes identify as not part of the union—receive the same wage increase the union settled on for FY27.

The board received the request during the Jan. 20 meeting but did not vote on salary adjustments at that time. The minutes record the request for the record and do not show any formal direction to staff or a subsequent motion regarding FY27 salaries.