Sponsor: County Attorney's Office
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2026 Salary Rate for the Ramsey County Attorney
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Recommendation
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1. Set the annual salary for the elected Ramsey County Attorney at $231,768 to be effective the first full pay period following January 1, 2026.
2. Authorize the continuation of the contribution to deferred compensation for the elected County Attorney consistent with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 8 Assistant County Attorneys agreement.
3. Authorize the continuation of the administrative allowance of $110 per month.
4. Authorize the continuation of the transportation allowance of $150 per month.
5. Authorize the continuation of the cell phone/wireless service allowance of $55 per month.
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Background and Rationale
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Minnesota Statutes 388.18, Subdivision 2 requires the Ramsey County Board to set the salary of the Ramsey County Attorney by resolution. The resolution process requires that before action is taken by the board that the requested action to establish the 2026 salary rate be made known and accessible to the public. Upon approval, this action provides increased transparency in the setting of the salary of a key county position who is elected to serve the residents of Ramsey County.
The longstanding custom and practice for setting the annual salary for the County Attorney is to invite the incumbent to make a written salary request to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. A salary request from the incumbent is attached. The request is for a wage increase of three- and one-half percent (3.5%) which is the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Ramsey County represented and unrepresented staff in 2026.
Additionally, the County Attorney requests continuation of the contribution to deferred compensation consistent with AFSCME Local 8 Assistant County Attorney agreement, continuation of an administrative allowance of $110 per month, continuation of the transportation allowance of $150 per month, and the continuation of the cell phone/wireless service allowance of $55 per month.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
In the County Attorney’s Office broader work, racial equity remains a priority, including establishing terms and conditions of employment that support recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. To develop the current staff’s cultural competence the County Attorney’s Office has administered the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) to all employees to give staff a baseline understanding of their intercultural development along the IDI spectrum. The County Attorney’s Office sets the expectation with staff that all employees must work to develop a sense of cultural humility and further develop their intercultural skills and ability to relate to and interact with people across race, class, and culture in order to make the office more welcoming and inclusive to current and new employees and provide the best possible service to residents.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement associated with this request for board action.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Funds are available in the County Attorney’s allocated personnel funding in the 2026-2027 proposed operating budget.
Last Previous Action
On December 17, 2024, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners set the 2025 Salary Rate for the elected Ramsey County Attorney (Resolution B2024-275).
Attachments
1. 2026 Salary Memorandum to County Board - November 14, 2025