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Supervisors discuss proposed FY2026 pay increases for elected officials
Summary
The board reviewed a proposed FY2026 compensation schedule that would raise the sheriff's salary to $100,000 and provide equal-dollar increases to other elected officials; the schedule was proposed for consideration in the FY2026 budget process and cites Iowa Code §331.907(1).
The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors discussed a recommended FY2026 compensation schedule for elected officials during the Feb. 17 meeting. The minutes list specific proposed salaries and justifications, but the schedule was presented for consideration rather than final approval.
Key proposed figures in the minutes include increasing the sheriff’s salary from $89,457 in FY2025 to $100,000 for FY2026, with the justification column citing "Iowa Code 331.907(1), 'Back the Blue'." Other elected-official salaries listed in the recommended schedule include the Board of Supervisors at $34,296 (Chair additional pay noted separately), Auditor at $68,731, Treasurer at $60,760, Recorder at $61,286, and Attorney at $60,369. The minutes state these recommendations are "Based on funding available, equal dollar amount given to each official" for certain positions.
The proposal was recorded as part of the FY2026 budget work session; the minutes do not show a formal vote to adopt the compensation schedule at the Feb. 17 meeting.
