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Board adopts FY2026/27 pay scale raising starting pay to $18.44 with 5% COLA; vote 3–2
Summary
Sheridan County adopted a new pay scale that applies a 5% COLA and raises starting pay to $18.44 per hour; the motion passed 3–2 after debate about automatic increases for promotions and merit.
The Board voted 3–2 on June 8 to adopt the FY2026/27 pay scale, implementing a 5% cost-of-living adjustment and moving the starting hourly rate to $18.44. "Mr. Custis presented a proposed pay scale that reflected the 5% COLA," the minutes state. The motion was recorded as: "Motion by Commissioner Wright to adopt the FY 2026/27 pay scale. Vote Motion Passed 3 to 2; Commissioners Haswell, Siddle, and Wright in favor; Commissioners Arzy and Jennings against."
County Clerk Eda Schunk Thompson asked for clarification on who would receive the COLA versus other increases; the Board clarified that promotions would not also receive the 5% COLA. Citizen Harry Pollock commented during the pay-scale discussion about COLA, merit pay and funding essential services. The pay-scale adoption alters the county's compensation baseline and will affect new hires and budget projections for the coming fiscal year.
