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Scott County magistrates debate coroner pay increase ahead of statutory deadline
Summary
At a special called Scott County Fiscal Court meeting, magistrates discussed a budget committee recommendation to raise the coroner’s salary (the recommendation was described in committee materials as roughly $57,500). Magistrates split over the size of the increase and whether it sets a precedent; the transcript shows a roll call was taken but does not include a clear consolidated tally.
The Scott County Fiscal Court held a special called meeting to consider an increase in the county coroner’s salary and to meet a statutory deadline for changes to elected officials’ pay.
Judge Covington opened the meeting and said state rules require any adjustment above a cost‑of‑living raise to be set before the first Monday in May, which is why the court took up the coroner’s compensation at a special session. The budget committee’s recommendation — circulated in advance and referenced in the packet as roughly $57,500 — formed the basis of discussion.
Magistrates pressed differing views on how to value the position. Magistrate David Livingston said the proposed change would…
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