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Two Commissioners Paid by Lubbock County | Lubbock News
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- Sep 14, 2026
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Summary
Lubbock County’s in chaos after paying two men to hold the same Precinct Two Commissioner seat—Mark Meurer and Jason Corley. The mess began when Corley was temporarily removed in December 2025, prompting County Judge Parrish to appoint Meurer as interim commissioner. But Corley didn’t back down—he took the judge’s decision to court, and a judge ultimately sided with him, restoring his position. Meanwhile, the county kept paying both salaries, leaving taxpayers footing the bill while Meurer, caught in the middle, wasn’t even asked to take the role. Corley says he doesn’t blame Meurer, who was just following orders. This legal tug-of-war exposes how messy local government can get—and how costly it is when elected positions are legally contested. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/lubbock-commissioner-payroll-dispute/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0e55673a8b533389 Report issues to [email protected].