The Lawrence County Fiscal Court had a Special Meeting on March 30, 2022 at 10AM at the Lawrence County Courthouse. All members present, judge /executive Phil Carter, magistrates Rick Blackburn, .David Pinson, Mouse Halcomb and John Scaggs, county clerk Chris Jobe and sheriff Chuck Jackson.
Special Meeting Action
1. Opening Prayer
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Call Meeting to Order
4. Approved 2nd Reading Budget Amendment #4 – Motion by David Pinson and 2nd by Mouse Halcomb – None Opposed.
5. Approved April as Fair Housing Month – Motion by David Pinson and 2nd Rick Blackburn, None Opposed.
6. Approved Jailer’s 22/23 Budget – Motion by Rick Blackburn and 2nd Mouse Halcomb, None Opposed.
7. Approved Resolution for Crumb Rubber Grant – (For Playgrounds) Motion by Mouse Halcomb and 2nd Rick Blackburn, None Opposed.
8. Authorized Clerk to Advertise for Bids to Pour and Place Rubber and Playset – Motion by David Pinson and 2nd Mouse Halcomb, None Opposed.
Message from Lawrence County Judge-Executive Phillip L. Carter’s Office:
Lawrence County Attorney Michael Hogan turned in his resignation as County Attorney to the Office of Lawrence County Judge-Executive Phillip L. Carter on Monday March 28. Lawrence County Judge-Executive Phillip L. Carter appointed Assistant County Attorney Brad Derifield as County Attorney to fill out the rest of Mr. Hogan’s term.
JOBE SAYS SKAGGS TOO YOUNG, NAME WON’T BE ON BALLOT
LOUISA — Lawrence County Clerk Chris Jobe announced yesterday that Coroner candidate Will Skaggs will not be allowed to have his name on the ballot because he is too young to hold the office.
“We just got the official word from the court that the ruling is in favor of Wes (Heston) who had filed the complaint, Jobe said.
Neither one will be on the ballot because there is now no competition for the position which requires a candidate to be 24 years of age by the time of the General Election and Heston proved Skaggs is not old enough.
Why did Jobe let him run in the first place? Jobe knew his age took his money to file knowing he was not qualified. In my opinion I think.Mr Jobe owes Mr Skaggs the money he paid to file for this office an also the money he’s spent for advertising. Chris Jobe also owes the LC taxpayers as well as Skaggs an apology for neglecting his duties as the county clerk, he should know the rules this should never have went this far. Shame on you Chris Jobe learn your job that’s what you get paid for. How many times have these errors happen an no one has known it.