Commissioners forward pay-change resolution after split workshop vote

Jun 11, 2026

The Blount County workshop forwarded Resolution 266014 to the full commission after an amendment to lock the new rate passed; commissioners debated timing, funding (fund balance) and whether pay should be tied to attendance before a final vote next week.

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At a Blount County Board of Commissioners workshop June 11, commissioners voted to forward Resolution 266014 — a proposal that would change commissioners’ compensation — to the full commission after passing an amendment that would lock the rate for the duration of the term.

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