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Sheridan County officials review elected-official pay options amid budget uncertainty
Summary
At a March 24 special meeting, Sheridan County elected officials and department leaders reviewed illustrative salary scenarios for elected positions and staff, weighing competitiveness, recruitment, and budget feasibility. No formal action or vote was taken.
The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners met March 24 to review potential salary adjustments for elected officials under Wyoming Statute 18-3-107. Human Resources Director Kenny Custis presented illustrative scenarios — including a 15% total raise that Custis said would equate to about $14,500 and a flat $15,000 increase — emphasizing the figures were examples for discussion, not final recommendations.
County Attorney Dianna Bennett and other elected officials told the board that attracting qualified candidates and retaining staff is a pressing concern. Bennett said the state is taking incremental steps to increase contributions for county attorneys, including a temporary measure beginning in 2027-28, and urged pay alignment with circuit judges to improve recruitment. Sheriff Levi Dominguez and Coroner Robert Byrd offered specific target figures during the discussion (see separate articles). Commissioners said they view their roles as part-time public service and indicated they were comfortable with current commissioner compensation. No motion or vote was recorded; Chairwoman Christi Haswell adjourned the meeting at 3:04 p.m.
