OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The current pay of the Oak Grove mayor and city council was debated during a recent meeting, initiating talks about priorities for the city’s budget moving forward.
Oak Grove Mayor Jackie Oliver confirmed that the role of mayor is a part-time position, although that distinction does not necessarily limit hours served. During the march 17 meeting, the city council discussed the possibility of making changes next term to make it a full-time position. Councilmember Isaiah Spencer initiated the talk, saying he believes that the person serving as mayor should have to commit all of their time to the job.
“I know it’s painful but in my opinion the mayor’s position is a full-time position either way,” said Councilmember John Campbell during the meeting. He shared that with the city should utilize any increase in revenue to focus on investing in the fire department…