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Cherokee County commissioners set District 1 qualifying fee at $900
Summary
At a May 23, 2025 special meeting, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to set the qualifying fee for the District 1 commission seat at $900, which the board said equals 3% of the official base salary (referenced in discussion as $30,000). The board adjourned after the vote.
Cherokee County commissioners voted unanimously on May 23, 2025, to set the qualifying fee for the District 1 commission seat at $900, the chair announced after the vote.
The fee was described during discussion as 3% of the official base salary. The chair said, "The $900 is 3% of the official base salary," and later confirmed, "The motion carries unanimously and the fee is hereby set at $900." Commissioners clarified that the calculation uses the official base salary (discussed in the meeting as $30,000) and does not incorporate any recent raises.
Commissioner Carter moved to set the fee at $900; Commissioner Wetherbee seconded the motion. The chair called the question and the board recorded a unanimous vote in favor; the chair announced the motion carried. With no other business, Commissioner Wetherbee moved to adjourn, Commissioner Carter seconded, and the board adjourned.
No ordinance or resolution number was stated at the meeting; staff or the clerk may file the formal resolution later.
