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Despite Butte County’s tight finances, the Board of Supervisors approved a pay increase Tuesday (Oct. 23) that will bump each of their salaries to $60,997 per year.

The 2.89 percent raise, retroactive to July 1, coincides with the state’s increase of judges’ pay. By law, county supervisors have the option to match judges’ raises. The budget impact of the change cited by county staff is $11,000 annually from the general fund.

Meanwhile, the county is preparing for the retirement of Development Services Director Tim Snellings, who oversees planning, building and code enforcement. He’ll work through the end of the year. His successor has not been announced.

Snellings has held the position for 13 years.