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Board approves $1,200/month contract for part‑time county legal counsel

July 09, 2025 | Keith County, Nebraska


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Board approves $1,200/month contract for part‑time county legal counsel
The Keith County Board of Commissioners approved a professional legal services agreement to increase compensation for Rory, who provides part‑time legal counsel for planning and zoning, to $1,200 per month starting July 1, 2025.

Cody and other commissioners noted Rory’s work prosecuting violations and providing on‑call legal support for planning and zoning. The board discussed that other counties have asked how Keith County is approaching enforcement and that Rory’s part‑time engagement has shown results. Commissioner Anderson made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Wartman; the board approved it by roll call.

Motion by Commissioner Anderson, second by Commissioner Wartman to approve the professional legal services agreement with Rory at $1,200 per month effective July 1, 2025; roll call: Schroeder — yes; Wartman — yes; Anderson — yes; Irvin — yes. Outcome: approved.

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