Another meeting and no final budget in Jefferson County
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – A special meeting in Jefferson County was called Saturday night by judge Gerald Robinson, with hopes on making a final decision about their 2025 budget so that the employees could finally receive pay.
'I have already been informed by several justices that they were not going to be in attendance' Robinson said.
Only 4 of the 12 justices of the peace attended the meeting, putting halt to a final vote on the budget.
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Judge Robinson says he's compromised enough.
'We've made several adjustments in order to try and get this budget passed' Robinson said.
He released documents showing thousands of dollars difference between budget cuts originally made versus now in order to meet the JP's halfway, but they still don't agree with the changes.
Gov. Sanders introduced Bill 18 that would allow the county to use last year's budget until an agreement was met.
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Judge Robinson says that he and they would take a hit financially, but the employees would be back getting paid.
'I think this was an attempt to try to oust me from this position I really do that's my opinion' Robinson said.
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