Polk Law Blog

Commentary from Polk County, Florida attorney Kemp Brinson

Tag: salaries

County Commissioners Could Lose A Legal Fight Over Salaries

The Ledger reported yesterday that at their March 22 meeting, the Polk County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to challenge a 2000 amendment to the Polk County charter that cuts the salary of county commissioners by half and sets a limit on service at two terms. Commissioner Bob English was quoted as saying that he [...]

Was the Pay Cut Veto Legal?

Governor Crist recently vetoed a 2% pay cut for state employees making more than $45,000 per year. Several sources, including an Orlando Sentinel editorial and Sen. J.D. Alexander, have said that the veto may be unconstitutional. Is it?