Commissioners approve judge back pay, deny legal fees

  • Burnet County Judge James Oakley (right) receives documents from County Auditor Karin Smith before the start of the Sept. 12 meeting. Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle sits next to the auditor.  Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin
    Burnet County Judge James Oakley (right) receives documents from County Auditor Karin Smith before the start of the Sept. 12 meeting. Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle sits next to the auditor. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin
As the final month of Fiscal Year 2023 continued, Burnet County Judge James Oakley rejoined the court in the county courthouse during the Sept. 12 meeting. The judge convened with Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr., Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle and Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery. Precinct 3 Commissioner Billy Wall was absent due to illness. U.S. Army Vietnam veteran…

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