Summary
Facing a second failed recruitment, the Board raised the advertised CEO salary to a $250,000–$300,000 range, passing 3-2. Dissenting supervisors argued the 20% bump next to staff's 3% raise sends the wrong message, while supporters said the higher ceiling is the only way to attract qualified candidates.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $60,000 more in base salary and roughly $510,000 total annual compensation with benefits for the position.
Taxpayers gain if the higher salary attracts a qualified, permanent CEO; the position itself becomes more competitive.
Employees and residents who see a 20% executive raise alongside a 3% staff raise as inequitable.
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