Appraisal District approves pay raises
by PHILLIP WILLIAMS
Jun 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 58 58 recommendations | email to a friend
The Board of Directors of the Upshur County Appraisal District voted 3-1 Monday to propose a budget which would provide a controversial 5 percent pay raise for district employees unless at least ni...
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