Cramer v. Eau Claire County

¶ 1. Eau Claire County appeals a judgment that awarded damages to Eau Claire County Sheriff Ronald Cramer and Eau Claire County Treasurer Larry Lokken to reimburse them for disputed contributions to their retirement accounts and health insurance premiums, and that prohibited the County from requiring further such contributions during their respective current terms of office. The County argues that Wis. Stat. § 59.22(l)(a)l., which prohibits counties from altering elected officials' compensation during a term of office, did not bar the County from requiring increased contributions to fringe…