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Commissioners appoint pro tem for 2026–27 but remove previously authorized pay
Summary
Commissioners appointed a county judge pro tem for a one-year term beginning Oct. 1, 2026, but voted to remove the previously authorized stipend/payment for the position; the court emphasized posting compensation information promptly.
The court voted Aug. 13 to appoint a commissioner as county judge pro tem for the 2026–27 fiscal year, with the one-year term to run from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027.
A commissioner volunteered to serve another one-year term. "I would like to volunteer to do it for 1 more year," the commissioner said during discussion. Commissioners debated whether to continue a rotating pro tem schedule or extend terms to two years; several members emphasized the convenience of rotation versus continuity for ongoing projects. After discussion, the motion to appoint Commissioner Ernesto Garcia to the pro tem position passed by recorded vote.
On compensation, the court considered removing the previously authorized stipend for the pro tem. A motion to remove the payment (previously approved annually) passed; the court noted that if the payment is not approved there will be no stipend for the pro tem for FY 26–27. County staff stressed that any compensation decision must be posted immediately to satisfy publication requirements tied to the upcoming budget schedule.
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