2027 Commissioner Salary Ordinance
Summary
Commissioners approved their own 2027 pay raise plus an expense allowance of roughly $800 a month, over objections from two residents who cited recent cuts to libraries, detox services, and burial assistance. The ordinance was adopted as Resolution B2026-075 on a 7-0 vote after a public hearing.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises commissioner pay above the current ~$107,000 salary with roughly $10,000 per year in expense allowances on top.
The seven county commissioners whose salaries increase.
Residents who testified that the raise comes at the expense of services already cut, though no direct cost to any resident was identified.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners — June 23, 2026
The board adopted its own salary ordinance for 2027, setting what commissioners will be paid next year.
Board of Commissioners — June 16, 2026
Commissioners approved their own 2027 pay raise plus an expense allowance of roughly $800 a month, over objections from two residents who cited recent cuts to libraries, detox services, and burial assistance. The ordinance was adopted as Resolution B2026-075 on a 7-0 vote after a public hearing.
Board of Commissioners — May 26, 2026
The board teed up its 2027 salary ordinance with a first-reading waiver and a June 16 public hearing — the public's chance to comment on commissioner pay.
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