Compensation Board wants 9 percent raises; 12% for sheriff
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 1:55pm
County Attorney Jon Beaty (left) and County Sheriff Dean Kruger (right) are the two highest paid elected officials in the county. Beaty is currently making more than $120,000 and Kruger is just shy of $110,000. Humboldt Independent file photo.
BY APRIL KELLEY
The Humboldt County Compensation Board met on Wednesday, Jan 3 in the Board of Supervisors Room to discuss salaries for elected officials.
The Compensation Board members along with the election officer that make the appointment are: Ashley Emick, Attorney; Dustin Scott, Auditor; Jean Bunz, Recorder; Brandon Dodgen, Sheriff; Jill Rhead, Supervisor; Donnell Skow, Supervisor; Dwight Bormann, Treasurer.
After much discussion, the board made the following recommendations.
Official Current Proposed
Attorney $120,116.03 $130,926.47
Auditor $71,727.04 $78,182.47
Recorder $71,727.04 $78,182.47
Sheriff $109,412.97 $122,542.53
Supervisors $38,325.22 $41,774.47
Treasurer $71,727.04 $78,182.47
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