County Employee Compensation
Summary
Tax Assessor-Collector Ronnie Keister requested a salary increase for the FY 2027 budget under state grievance laws. The committee voted 8-1 to support the increase, which will go to the Commissioners Court next month.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Impacts county expenditures for elected official compensation in the FY 2027 budget.
The County Tax Assessor-Collector receives higher compensation.
County taxpayers face marginally higher personnel expenditures.
Mentions & discussions (15)
Meurer issues statement over double pay issue
Mark Meuer (left) and Jason Corley (right) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/corley_and_meurer_1920x1080.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Mark Meurer issued the following statement Wednesday after reports th...
Judge Parrish, Commissioner Corley address dual payments following Precinct 2 overlook
Precinct 2 Commissioner Jason Corley and Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish discussed why interim appointee Mark Meurer remains on the county payroll following a judicial order reinstating Corley.
County salary to Meurer now stops and DA says she’s ‘looking into the matter’
Mark Meurer " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/mark_meurer_1920x1080.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Lubbock County will stop paying Mark Meurer, according to commissioner for Precinct 1, Michael Dalby. The ...
Lubbock Lights has learned, county paid two commissioners for same precinct job
Mark Meurer (left) and Jason Corley (right). " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/meurer_corley_1920x1080.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> LubbockLights.com has learned that Mark Meurer remained on the county ...
Commissioners approve salary grievance but reject pay raises for elected officials
(L-R) Michael Dalby, Jason Corley, Curtis Parrish, Cary Shaw and Jordan Rackler. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/county_commissioners_2026_June_1920x1080.jpg?fit=780%2C439&quality=89&ssl=1" /> A succ...
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — August 24, 2026
Commissioners debated whether to prioritize cost-of-living raises for general county staff or salary increases for elected officials.
Proposed property tax reduction fuels county budget battle
Commissioners have a consensus in budget talks to use the no-new-revenue tax rate for the coming budget cycle, but the decision is highly contentious. The post Proposed property tax reduction fuels county budget battle appeared first on Lubbock Light...
Commissioners Court Special Meeting — August 20, 2026
Tax Assessor-Collector Ronnie Keister requested a salary increase for the FY 2027 budget under state grievance laws. The committee voted 8-1 to support the increase, which will go to the Commissioners Court next month.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — August 10, 2026
UMC Health System presented its budget, highlighting the need for a new emergency room expansion to handle growing patient demand. The hospital is managing significant financial pressure while maintaining its mission to serve the community.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — July 27, 2026
The court is currently finalizing the budget for the next fiscal year. This includes setting salaries for elected officials and reviewing funding requests from various departments.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — July 13, 2026
The county is beginning its budget process for the next fiscal year. Residents can follow along as the court reviews funding requests for roads, salaries, and other services.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — April 27, 2026
The county approved $3,000 for Los Hermanos Familia to support local events like the Veterans Parade and Cinco de Mayo.
Lubbock City Council approves new budget, slight tax increase
Lubbock City Council approves new budget, slight tax increase Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock County budget talks end in drama, an accusation of departments misleading public
Lubbock County budget talks end in drama, an accusation of departments misleading public Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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