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Pike County fiscal court approves 3% cost-of-living raise; Judge Jones votes no
Summary
The Pike County fiscal court approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for county employees effective June 22, 2025, on a 3–1 vote after a lengthy statement from Judge Jones explaining his dissent.
The Pike County fiscal court voted 3–1 on June 16, 2025, to approve a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for all county employees, effective June 22, 2025. Commissioners Scott, Atkins and Lewis voted in favor; Judge Beth Jones cast the lone no vote.
Judge Beth Jones said she opposed the increase on fiscal-resilience grounds and asked the court to consider long-term budget pressures. “No. I'm gonna explain my no vote,” Jones said…
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