On top of the annual base salary of $85,268, most leaders also earn longevity pay, based on years of continuous service. That’s now an extra $7,072 to $28,288 annually.
The Gazette is dedicating this entire year to not only reporting on juvenile crime but also examining the reasons for its rise and the solutions being discussed and implemented.
“I’ve never seen this many juveniles charged in connection to homicide at one time,” said Scott Twito, who has served as Yellowstone County attorney for over a decade.