The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is considering the idea of merging two elected county positions, although such a move would require voter action. During a work session Monday, Supervisor Ann McDonough proposed that the county merge the positions of auditor and recorder as a way to address the vacancy created by the January 3rd resignation of Recorder John Murphy, who had been reelected to the position in November. McDonough says combining the two positions would improve the efficiency of the Dubuque County offices and provide savings to taxpayers by effectively eliminating the recorder position. The county recorder’s current annual salary is $94,183.
