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Delegation amends county attorney pay to $126,000 citing market comparisons
Summary
After comparing neighboring-county salaries and discussing recruitment needs, the Delegation amended a $121,000 motion and approved a $126,000 salary for the County Attorney by an 11–2 vote; the County Attorney noted his role is limited to criminal prosecutions.
The Delegation debated and approved an amended salary for the County Attorney on April 30. An initial motion set the salary at $121,000; Rep. Brian Taylor moved an amendment to raise it to $126,000, seconded by Rep. David Paige. Members cited comparative salaries—Strafford $156,482, Merrimack $139,280, Rockingham $132,000, Grafton $110,000—and argued a higher amount was needed to attract a licensed, experienced attorney. The amendment and final motion passed 11–2.
During discussion members raised fiscal-responsibility concerns and suggested gradual increases as an alternative to a one-time jump. The County Attorney (Keith Blair) clarified that his office handles criminal prosecutions rather than civil litigation when asked about potential lawsuit savings. The Delegation’s vote makes the County Attorney’s salary $126,000 for the term.
