A pay raise of $40,000 for an embattled county treasurer has been declined by commissioners. The raise was recommended by a publicly-led committee that hears salary complaints from elected officials. This committee suggested the increase last month, which was significantly less than the original amount requested. The treasurer had initially asked for a raise of $126,000 more than what the committee ultimately recommended.

Further details about the decision and the committee's recommendation are available. The committee's suggestion was made in response to the treasurer's salary complaint.

The declined raise is for the Harris County treasurer.