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Mason County discusses raising coroner pay; commissioners request data and table the issue
Summary
The court reviewed coroner pay on Aug. 23 after a 22-year lapse in adjustments; officials discussed raising the coroner's salary from $8,000 to $18,000 and deputies from $4,000 to $9,000 but agreed to table the matter pending comparative data and consultation with Coroner David Lawrence.
Mason County Fiscal Court opened discussion on Aug. 23 over coroner compensation after learning the position's pay had not been adjusted in 22 years. The court noted the existing coroner salary of $8,000 and deputy pay of $4,000 and considered a proposal to raise the coroner's salary to $18,000 and deputies to $9,000.
Court members emphasized the need for comparative data to justify the proposed increases and asked staff to supply benchmarking information and to contact Coroner David Lawrence for confirmation of duties and costs. Officials said the county's budget for the coroner had covered primarily mileage and minimal office expenses, and that deputies typically relied on their own resources for transport and services.
Rather than approve immediate changes, the court agreed to table the matter for one month to allow staff to provide supporting figures and for commissioners to consult with Coroner David Lawrence. No formal salary change was adopted at the Aug. 23 meeting.
Next steps: staff will compile comparative salary data and any additional cost detail for commissioners to review at a future meeting.
