A pay raise for an embattled county treasurer has been declined by commissioners. The raise in question was for $40,000. A committee established to review salary complaints had recommended this amount.

The treasurer had originally requested a significantly larger raise, with the recommended amount being about $126,000 less than requested. Further details about the decision and the treasurer's original request are available from the source. The committee's recommendation was made last month, but the commissioners have chosen not to approve the raise.