A five percent salary increase for some elected officials is part of the Fiscal Year 2020 $274 million budget proposed by Hays County.

Elected officials, excluding county commissioners and County Judge Ruben Becerra, could receive receive a five-percent raise. Hays County is also proposing a one-percent merit raise and a two-percent cost of living increase for its employees. Law enforcement officers could see a 2.25% pay increase per the voter-approved Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Elected of...