Burns Harbor Clerk to Forego Part of Salary

Clerk-Treasurer Nick Loving will stop accepting pay after June 30 due to working part-time hours.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Burns Harbor Clerk-Treasurer Nick Loving said he is willing to forego half of his full-time $73,210.80 annual salary this year because he is working part-time hours. Loving was appointed to the role in May 2025, replacing Nicole Migliorini, and was reappointed in September after failing to file the required oath of office paperwork. Loving plans to stop accepting pay after June 30, though the town council cannot legally lower the clerk-treasurer's salary.

Why it matters

This story highlights the challenges small towns can face with high turnover in key municipal roles like the clerk-treasurer position. Loving's decision to forego part of his salary reflects the need to balance his private sector job with his public service, though it raises questions about the town's ability to attract and retain qualified candidates for this important role.

The details

Loving was appointed Burns Harbor's clerk-treasurer in May 2025, replacing Nicole Migliorini. He was reappointed to the job last September after failing to file the required oath of office paperwork within 30 days. Loving has kept his full-time private sector job, and has now revealed plans to stop accepting his $73,210.80 annual clerk-treasurer salary after June 30 since he is only working part-time hours. The town attorney says they cannot legally lower the clerk-treasurer's salary.

  • Loving was appointed Burns Harbor's clerk-treasurer in May 2025.
  • Loving was reappointed to the job in September 2025 after failing to file the required oath of office paperwork.
  • Loving plans to stop accepting his clerk-treasurer salary after June 30, 2026.

The players

Nick Loving

The current Burns Harbor Clerk-Treasurer who was appointed in May 2025 and reappointed in September 2025 after failing to file the required oath of office paperwork. Loving plans to forego half of his $73,210.80 annual salary due to working part-time hours.

Nicole Migliorini

The previous Burns Harbor Clerk-Treasurer who Loving replaced in May 2025.

Clay Patton

The Burns Harbor Town Attorney who said he would have to review the legal ramifications of Loving's plan to stop accepting pay.

Jane Jordan

The former Burns Harbor Clerk-Treasurer who held the office for 20 years before resigning in May 2024 due to conflicts with the town council.

Kurt Jordan

The former Burns Harbor town council member who resigned along with his wife Jane Jordan in May 2024.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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