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Votes at a glance: grievance committee recommends 6% increases for four constable precincts
Summary
The committee recorded unanimous show‑of‑hands to recommend a 6% FY24–25 salary increase for Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4; motions were made by John Mark Connolly and seconded by multiple members as recorded in the public meeting.
The salary grievance committee took individual motions and show‑of‑hands votes recommending a 6% FY24–25 salary increase for each of the county's four constable precincts. The committee recorded unanimous votes for each precinct and will forward those recommendations to Commissioners Court for budget action.
Summary of recorded motions and outcomes: - Precinct 1: Motion by John Mark Connolly (moved initially at 5% then amended to 6%), seconded by Gina Madjerra. Vote: unanimous (show of hands recorded as 9 in favor). - Precinct 2: Motion by John Mark Connolly, seconded by Gina Madjerra. Vote: unanimous (show of hands recorded as 9 in favor). - Precinct 3: Motion by John Mark Connolly, seconded by Nicholas Chavana. Vote: unanimous (show of hands recorded as 9 in favor). - Precinct 4: Motion by John Mark Connolly, seconded by Sarah Cervantes. Vote: unanimous (show of hands recorded as 9 in favor).
Legal counsel Larry Roberson confirmed the committee could vote on each constable individually or make a single motion for all four depending on whether separate amounts were desired. The committee chose to vote precinct by precinct in public session.
