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Commissioners vote to publish proposed FY2027 schedule for elected‑official pay, mostly a 3% COLA
Summary
The court voted to publish the proposed FY2027 schedule showing a general 3% cost‑of‑living increase for elected county and precinct officials, with specific exceptions and stipends (e.g., a $6,000 after‑hours magistrate stipend and step‑plan adjustments for sheriff/constables).
Budget specialist Emil Spencer Berry presented the proposed schedule for elected‑official salaries to begin the required publication and notice process for FY2027. The proposal generally applies a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for most elected positions; separate step‑plan adjustments cause the sheriff and constables to receive larger increases to maintain competitive pay and step parity. A $6,000 stipend for an after‑hours magistrate who must be a licensed attorney was also included for one justice of the peace position.
Commissioners approved the proposal for publication, noting that the published amounts initiate notice requirements and that final adoption will occur later (the court said it expects to vote on adoption at a subsequent meeting, likely Aug. 18). The court emphasized that the published proposal is a ceiling and the final adopted amounts may be equal or lower than the published figures.
Commissioners framed the adjustments as necessary to remain competitive for law enforcement recruitment and to align step pay plans after earlier multi‑year adjustments.
