Wyoming governor against proposal to increase his pay

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming's governor Mark Gordon says he doesn't support a proposal to increase his salary and those of the other four statewide elected officials.

The Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee on Friday discussed boosting the governor's pay by two-thirds and the other four statewide officials' salaries by about 60 percent, KGAB Radio reports.

The other four statewide officials are the secretary of state, superintendent of public instruction, state treasurer and state auditor.

The raises would take effect after the 2022 election. Wyoming's elected officials have not had pay increases in almost 20 years.

Wyoming's governor makes $105,000 a year and the other four statewide elected officials $92,000 a year.

Gordon said Tuesday he ran for governor to serve the people, not because of the pay. He hasn't suggested any change to elected officials' salaries and is more focused on providing appropriate compensation for other state employees, Gordon said.