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Jackson County approves hiring of Susan McAleer as chief deputy assessor
Summary
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the hire of Susan McAleer as chief deputy assessor at an annual salary of $88,373, effective 07/13/2026. The board also authorized biweekly paychecks for the position.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors on July 14 approved the hiring of Susan McAleer as the county's chief deputy assessor. A board member moved the appointment and the motion carried unanimously.
A staff presentation asked the board to approve the appointment and cited McAleer’s prior work in Scott County. The staff member recommended approving "the hiring of Susan McAleer as chief deputy assessor at an annual salary of $88,373 effective 07/13/2026, including authorizing the county auditor to issue biweekly paychecks for the same," according to the personnel request presented to the board. After a motion and second, Chair Don Swinker called for the vote and the board approved the hire.
McAleer introduced herself at the meeting and said she "started yesterday" and has worked in an assessor's office for about eight years. Board members welcomed her, noting experience in neighboring counties and expressing appreciation for her joining the team.
The appointment was handled as a consent/appointment item; no dissent was recorded. The board did not discuss additional budgetary impacts beyond the stated salary.
