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Commissioner salary increase

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

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OpposedFern McLerityOct 27, 2026

Criticized the commissioners' 16.6% self-approved salary increase (~$25,000 each) versus ~$2,500 for sheriff's deputies, questioned who commissioners really work for, and noted the county pays $37 million a year in bond interest.

Commissioner's Court - Oct 27, 2026 · 52:50 →