Committees approve resolution setting Public Defender salary aligned to State COLA
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
Committees approved Resolution 2025/26-051 to set the Public Defender salary after the State's Attorney COLA is issued; Treasurer Andrews explained the resolution is required to qualify for partial state reimbursement.
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The joint committees approved Resolution 2025/26-051, which sets the Public Defender salary in a manner tied to the State's Attorney cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Chairwoman Jones called for the resolution; Tim Wilcoxen moved approval and Denise Durst seconded. The motion passed.
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