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Sublette County commissioners adopt new pay-scale steps and approve multiple salary increases amid split votes
Summary
The Sublette County Board adopted phased pay-scale changes and approved several elected-official salary increases April 21, including setting the County Attorney and Sheriff salaries at $153,700; votes on some raises split the board. A formal resolution will be presented at the next meeting.
The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners moved April 21 to adopt a phased change to the county pay scale and approved a series of salary resolutions for elected officials following extended debate. Human Resources Director Andrea Jean said the pay-scale adjustments were “the start of a phased process, not a final solution.”
Commissioners voted on several specific salary motions. The board set the County Attorney salary at $153,700 (motion passed 5-0). After an initial vote that set the sheriff’s salary at $145,000, the board voted to void that action and later approved a sheriff salary of $153,700 (final motion carried 3-2). The board also approved raises for Treasurer, Assessor, County Clerk and Clerk of District Court to $120,000 (motion carried with three in favor and two opposed), set the Coroner at $45,000 (5-0), and set commissioners’ salaries at $35,000 for the next four years (5-0). A written resolution reflecting the changes will be presented for signatures at the next meeting.
The votes reflected divided sentiment among commissioners on some items. Commissioners Stephens and Vickrey opposed the initial Pocket Creek and some salary adjustments during the session’s roll of motions. County staff will implement the phased pay-scale change for FY27 budgeting, per board direction.
