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Grant County tables 2.7% CPI pay adjustments for elected officials pending broader payroll and occupational tax review
Summary
The fiscal court voted to table proposed 2.7% CPI pay adjustments for magistrates, the coroner and the county attorney to allow the court to review the county’s budget, the recently raised occupational tax and other pay considerations; citizens and staff urged clearer communication about how CPI adjustments and other raises are applied.
Grant County Fiscal Court voted on Feb. 17, 2026 to table line items that would adjust compensation for certain elected officials — including magistrates, the coroner and the county attorney — at the 2.7% Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate issued by the Department for Local Government.
Court members cited KRS 64.527, which authorizes CPI-based adjustments for elected officials. The judge explained that adopting an increase would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026 if the court later approves it.…
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