Precinct 3 constable asks for higher pay, restored training funds and radios
The Precinct 3 constable asked the court to restore travel funding, increase a uniform allowance, keep $16,000 for radios in the budget in case grants do not materialize, and to boost the constable salary from $43,172 to $50,000 to improve retention.
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The Precinct 3 constable told the court his office needs continued support for radios, training and higher pay to maintain services. "I have proposed, an increase to $50,000 for constable precinct 3," he said, adding that current base pay is $43,172 and that constables in the county are the lowest‑paid elected officials by nearly $9,000 compared with comparable positions.
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