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Resident questions lack of itemized travel expenses on consent item; commissioner says county uses set reimbursement rates

2381509 · February 24, 2025
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Summary

At the Feb. 24 meeting, a public commenter objected to an agenda request for travel expenses without itemized estimates; a commissioner replied that the county pays travel per set rates and controls mileage and meal reimbursements.

A Lubbock County resident urged commissioners on Monday not to approve a request for travel expenses without itemized costs, saying the county should disclose likely airfare, hotel and meal amounts before authorizing reimbursement. A commissioner responded that county reimbursement follows set rates and is not open-ended.

Debbie Bartholomew, who identified herself during the public comment period, spoke specifically about agenda item 8 and said the court was being asked to…

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