Committee approves 9.5% multi‑year pay increase for county sheriff

Mar 5, 2026

Douglas County Administration Committee approved a four‑year salary plan for the sheriff that increases pay by 9.5% overall (5% in 2027, 2.5% in 2028, 1% in 2029 and 1% in 2030) and referred the resolution to the County Board after a 6–3 roll call vote.

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Chair Alan Jaques opened discussion on elected officials' pay during the Administration Committee meeting on March 5, 2026, where members considered several salary scenarios for the sheriff and clerk of court.

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