Committee approves step hires for three Assistant Public Defender I positions

Mar 26, 2026

The committee approved step-hire increases to Grade 11 Step 4 for Madison Cotner, Natalie Klaus and Melody Bigelow-Monssen for Assistant Public Defender I positions in a 3–0 vote.

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The Personnel & Human Services Committee approved step hire increases to Grade 11 Step 4 for three employees—Madison Cotner, Natalie Klaus and Melody Bigelow-Monssen—designated for Assistant Public Defender I positions. Commissioner Julie Wuerfel moved the motion and Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford supported; the minutes record 3 yeas, 0 nays and the motion carried.

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