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Subject:Public Comment: FW: Butte County supervisors consider 111% pay raise | News | actionnewsnow.com
Date:Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:28:52 AM
Please see public comment
From: Connie Apostolakos <connie.a@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:22 AM
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Subject: Fwd: Butte County supervisors consider 111% pay raise | News | actionnewsnow.com
Hello there,
I am not in favor of a 111% pay raise for the supervisors.
When will this come back as an agenda item - is there still time for discussion?
Thank you,
Connie from Chico
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Butte County supervisors
consider 111% pay raise
OROVILLE, Calif. 3:30 P.M. UPDATE - Action News
Now has been provided a statement by Andy Pickett,
Chief Administrative Officer for Butte County.
The full statement can be read in its entirety below:
"Over the past decade, our County experienced significant
events that reshaped our economic, housing, and
agricultural landscapes. What was once manageable as a
part-time endeavor now requires full-time attention and
dedication from Board Members, and the salary should be
commensurate with these increased responsibilities.
The current pay structure also limits the pool of eligible
candidates for Board positions to those who can afford to
serve. By establishing a fair salary that reflects the
responsibilities and full-time commitment required of
Board Members, we can make these positions more
accessible to a wider range of qualified candidates.
When determining the full-time salary for Board
Members, we looked to the California Citizens
Compensation Commission for guidance, as the role of a
County Legislator is analogous to that of a State
Legislator. The California Citizens Compensation
Commission operates independently to ensure fair
compensation practices.
It is important to note that Board Member salaries do not
come from Measure H revenues. Measure H revenues are
specifically reserved for public safety and libraries.
When the compensation for public service restricts skilled
professionals from running for office, it’s our community
that ultimately suffers. Investing in fair compensation is
an investment in the future of our community."
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(ORIGINAL STORY)
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a
significant pay increase for themselves. If approved, their
annual salaries will rise to just over $132,000, more than
doubling from the current $62,800.
Last month, the board gave preliminary approval to this
option, which ties their salaries to those of state
legislators. The 3-2 decision to align with the California
Citizens Compensation Commission was recommended
by County Administrative Officer Andy Pickett.
Supervisors Tami Ritter and Peter Durfee voted against
the measure.
"The job of supervisor requires full-time attention and the
current pay limits the pool of candidates to those who can
afford to serve," Pickett said.
He emphasized the need for fair compensation that reflects
the responsibilities and full-time commitment required of
board members. He believes this change will make the
positions more accessible to a wider range of qualified
candidates.
"Over the past decade, our county experienced significant
events that reshaped our economic, housing, and
agricultural landscapes," Pickett said. "What was once
manageable as a part-time endeavor now requires full-time
attention and dedication from board members, and the
salary should be commensurate with these increased
responsibilities."
Pickett noted that the board member salaries do not come
from Measure H revenues, which are reserved for public
safety and libraries. He stressed that fair compensation is
an investment in the community's future.
Connie