Judge Cindy Irwin's Personal Meeting Room

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court held a salary grievance hearing on September 9, 2026, to consider a salary grievance filed by Angelica Hartref, the Constable for Precinct 2. The hearing followed the procedures outlined in Chapter 152 of the Local Government Code, with a nine-member salary grievance committee composed of six elected officials and three public members. Hartref requested an increase in her salary from $65,000 to $69,000 and also requested budget approval for a part-time deputy position and a new patrol vehicle costing $80,000. During the hearing, Hartref detailed her extensive law enforcement duties, mandated training, and the civil process responsibilities unique to her office, arguing that her current salary was below average compared to similar positions in other counties. Public comments supported her request, emphasizing the importance of her role. The committee discussed the budget implications and the justification for the salary increase, noting that the requested increase would represent only a 0.04% rise in the county budget. The meeting concluded with a paper ballot vote on the salary increase request.