Fayette County commissioners deny judges' request for locality pay under HB 85
After testimony from Griffin Judicial Circuit judges, the Fayette County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to deny adopting locality pay under House Bill 85, citing budget priorities and concern for taxpayers.
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County judges and court officials asked the Fayette County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 8 to approve locality pay created under House Bill 85, saying the change would equalize compensation and enable retired judges to participate in a senior-judge program without reducing retirement benefits.
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