Keister’s Raise Sparks Commissioners Clash | Lubbock News

Lubbock County’s tax assessor-collector Ronnie Keister got a nearly 20% salary boost—sparking heated debate on the Commissioners Court. While most commissioners backed the raise, citing his expanded duties and revenue-driving initiatives, Commissioner Michael Dalby fiercely opposed it, arguing that if any elected official gets a raise, all should—or none should. Dalby has long prioritized employee cost-of-living adjustments, calling for clarity on COLAs amid ongoing budget negotiations. The vote passed with Judge Curtis Parrish and Jason Corley in support, but tensions flared as Parrish pressed Corley for policy transparency on justifying raises for elected officials. The showdown underscores deepening rifts over compensation priorities within the court. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7059e938ec153df3