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Lengthy debate and failed vote on proposed cuts to elected‑official salaries

Bourbon County Board of Commissioners · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners debated multiple salary‑resolution proposals, including a plan to reduce commissioner pay to $12,849.72; a motion to adopt a resolution failed and the board voted to table the matter for one week for verification of figures and further discussion.

Commissioner David Beerbower opened a multi‑hour discussion of salary resolutions for elected and certain appointed officials, saying he "stood on my campaign pledge" and proposed reducing each commissioner’s annual pay from $21,416.20 to $12,849.72 (the current total split among five seats). The proposals circulated included alternative charts…

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