Commission approves $10,000 stipend increase for county elections administrator after hours-long debate

Dec 17, 2024

After a lengthy discussion, the commission voted to approve a $10,000 increase (plus employer taxes) for the county elections administrator, citing certification and long service; opponents raised concerns about pay equity and budget precedent.

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The Robertson County Commission voted to approve a $10,000 increase (approximately $11,135 including Social Security and insurance) for the county elections administrator during the Dec. 16 meeting after extended debate. The administrator, introduced in discussion as Jody Hensley, described decades of service and certification that she said justify the increase.

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