Quorum Court tables raise for Chief Deputy Tax Collector

By Ray King A proposal by Jefferson County Tax Collector Tony Washington to increase the salary of his chief deputy was tabled by the Quorum Court during a meeting conducted remotely Tuesday night. Washington said the Chief Deputy Clerk’s in offices of the other elected officials... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court supports road tax issue

The Grant County Quorum Court during their meeting this week showed their support for an issue that will be on the ballot in November. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Quorum Court approved a resolution dealing with ballot Issue 1, which would extend a... Read More.
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Quorum Court delays naming new circuit clerk

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday postponed a decision on appointing a new Circuit Clerk after questions arose about the legality of their actions. The County’s legislative body had met in special session to appoint current Deputy Clerk Barbara Collins to fill... Read More.

Lincoln County fire districts discussed at Quorum Court

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest has asked representatives of county fire departments to meet with the Quorum Court to explain their request to establish fire districts so that fire dues can be put on tax rolls. According to a story in the Lincoln Ledger newspaper... Read More.
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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr thankful for Quorum Court support

By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended approval of two appropriation ordinances for the sheriff’s office totaling more than $368,000. On Wednesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said he was thankful for the support. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show,... Read More.
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Quorum Committees OK money for sheriff’s office

By Ray King Appropriation ordinances totaling more than $368,000 for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were approved by two committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a meeting held remotely Tuesday. The first of those, for $191,600 will come from the Public Safety Sales Tax... Read More.

Quorum Committees meet remotely for first time

By Ray King The first effort by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to meet remotely Tuesday night got started late but in the words of County Judge Gerald Robinson, “I think we’re doing pretty good.” The Justices of the Peace met for about 45... Read More.
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Tempers flare at Quorum Court

A special called meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday was only supposed to provide a discussion of an energy saving program for the county but before it was over, tempers were flaring and justices of the peace were yelling at each... Read More.