County Comission Takes A Pay Cut, Consolidation Committee Approved

The Shelby County Commissioners voted today to take a 5% pay cut. Citing tough economic times, you have to be impressed with this vote. The Commission also voted to reduced the salaries of the Shelby County Mayor and Sheriff. Good job guys. Funny to see Joe Ford, who asked for a 33% pay increase two weeks ago, voted for the cut. Looks like he realized that angry voters aren't a good thing.

On a separate note, Commissioners took an additional step to get the ball rolling in the consolidation of county and city governments by creating a consolidation committee. If the city follows suit, the committees can start the process later this year. The final plan will be on the November 2010 ballot.