Per state law, Dakota County is required to list the three highest-paid salaries of appointed employees.
The highest salaries for appointed employees within the county for 2021 are:
| Matt Smith, County Manager |
$201,388
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Jean Erickson, Deputy County Manager
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$183,955
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Steven Mielke, Physical Development Director
| $180,570
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Tom Novak, Public Services & Revenue Director
| $180,570
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