The perfect storm is weathering itself in DeWitt County and in an effort to prepare for it, the County Board Thursday night began what will likely be a series of salary adjustments for their officials.

Chair of the Finance Committee, Camille Redman explains they have adjusted the salaries for the Circuit Clerk and the County Coroner starting December 1. Redman says each will receive a raise over a four year period.

According to Redman, the factors for the salary reviews include the state's fiscal mess in addition to the uncertainty of the future of the power station. She says it is the County's obligation to be responsible with their funds and they have found the salaries will keep DeWitt County competitive with like-sized counties.

Redman indicates the salaries of all elected officials will be reviewed as they continue to come up. She also notes salaries for the State's Attorney are not set by the County Board, but all other elected offices are.