Gage County Makes Final Offer To Sheriff’s Union
The Gage County Board of Supervisors has not yet taken action on the county’s final offer to the Fraternal Order of Police lodge, which represents employees of the Gage County Sheriff’s Office, because the FOP had not replied as of a meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Erich Tiemann, chair of the board of supervisors, read a statement, “We appreciate our law enforcement and value their work in the county, as demonstrated by our previous negotiations. In the years leading up to the start of negotiations, the county implemented substantial wage increases across all divisions, ensuring compensation remained competitive with comparable counties and to support adequate staffing within the sheriff’s office.”
“In developing its final offer, the Board carefully evaluated comparable counties, total compensation, and the long-term financial impact on county operations. The County continues to closely monitor the budget and the effect that increased wages will have on the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office, as well as the broader impact on county services,” said Tiemann. “The Board remains committed to bringing this process to a conclusion. The County has presented its final offer and believes it reflects a fair and responsible outcome. We remain ready to move forward upon acceptance. If an agreement is not reached, our next step will be to proceed to the Commission of Industrial Relations (CIR) for resolution.”
CIR is a state agency designed to resolve public sector labor controversies with jurisdiction over state and local government employees.
The Board of Supervisors will reconvene on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
