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Pine County approves 6% raises for elected officials, 5% COLA for nonunion staff
Summary
The board approved a 6% salary increase for County Attorney Reese Frederickson (to $163,807) and Sheriff Jeff Nelson (to $148,894), and set a 5% cost‑of‑living increase for nonunion, non‑elected employees to align with settled collective‑bargaining adjustments.
The Pine County Board approved salary adjustments for key elected officials and a pay pattern for nonunion employees during the meeting. Commissioners voted to set County Attorney Reese Frederickson’s salary at $163,807 (6% increase effective Jan. 1) and Sheriff Jeff Nelson’s salary at $148,894 (6% increase); the personnel committee had reviewed the county attorney’s comparative data and the board discussed recruitment and retention pressures on county legal staff.
Board counsel and committee members noted the importance of parity with neighboring counties and contested labor markets. The board also adopted a 5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for nonunion/non‑elected employees to mirror settled collective bargaining agreements. Commissioners emphasized fiscal responsibility while acknowledging the operational demands and recruitment challenges for legal and public‑safety roles.
