Barfoot's Bill to Boost Probate Judge's Salary

0:00From Birmingham, this is your March 2nd update. State Senator Will Barfoot from Pike Road has filed a bill to raise the salary of Montgomery County Probe Judge JC, love the 3rd to 100, $53,725. The judge's current pay has stated $88,000 since 1996, only going up with general county employee raises or cost of living changes. Last week, the bill cleared the state senate and now sits in the House Committee on Montgomery County legislation. Barfoot highlighted the probate judge's key duties, like handling elections, vehicle tags, property records, adoptions, commimin hearings, guardianships, and even civil rights cases. Voters in Montgomery County approved a change in 2022 that requires the judge to be a licensed attorney, and Barfoot says this step, deserves pay matching other judges like those in Circuit Court. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D.com.