Deputy District Attorney shortage and pay
Summary
Half the county's deputy DA positions are vacant and candidates keep declining offers over pay. The board approved a 16% raise for those positions mid-budget cycle, drawing criticism from a resident who noted other county employees received 2.5%.
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Last discussed Feb 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
$60,000 budget transfer from General Fund contingency this fiscal year, plus ongoing salary costs.
County courts and prosecution get staffed; current deputy DAs get pay closer to market.
Some county employees and residents see the 16% increase as inequitable next to the 2.5% general raise.
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