Commonwealth v. Hesch

It is with extreme reluctance that I dissent from the majority opinion. The county officials should have their pay raised, but the proper way to do so is by amend*364ment or revision of Section 246 of the Kentucky Constitution as provided therein rather than by judicial fiat.

The majority opinion gives no constitutional authority for evasion of Section 246, which places a limitation on the compensation of public officers. The pertinent portion of the section follows:

“No public officer or employe except the Governor, shall receive as compensation per annum for official services * * * any amount in…