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Paxman: will review commissioners' pay, staffing growth and property-tax history if elected
Summary
On a Utah County Republican podcast, candidate Isaac Paxman said he would review recent commissioners' pay increases, the commission office's staffing expansion and past property tax hikes before committing to changes; he favors targeted, "surgical" budget cuts and protecting employee pay where possible.
Isaac Paxman told the Utah County Republican Party podcast he will scrutinize county compensation and budget choices rather than accept or reject them on principle.
Asked about reported pay increases that moved commissioners from roughly $119,000 to about $170,000 over five years, Paxman said he has "mixed feelings" and would examine the justification. "I will take a look at it," he told host Charles Maxwood, adding he could personally absorb a pay cut but would not make a premature pledge…
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