Judge urges quick action on salary study and flags longevity rules

Jul 31, 2026

Judge Owenshauser urged the county to adopt recommendations from a forthcoming Wagner, Irvin & Shealy salary study due mid‑August and raised concerns about longevity credit and rehire practices that may create pay inequities.

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Judge Marcia Owenshauser asked the council to review and implement recommendations from the upcoming salary-classification study by Wagner, Irvin & Shealy, saying county court reporters and other staff may be underpaid relative to neighboring counties.

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