During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on the implications of transitioning from a three-commissioner to a five-commissioner system within the county charter. Commissioner Warmbold emphasized the importance of this change, citing a statement from a governor that labeled county commissioners as the most powerful positions in the state. He expressed concerns about the potential for biased decision-making when only two commissioners can align politically to influence outcomes.

Warmbold proposed that increasing the number of commissioners while reducing their salaries to $40,000 each for part-time roles could enhance the diversity of candidates for these positions. He argued that the current compensation of $110,000 for commissioners learning on the job is excessive and discourages qualified individuals, particularly those with significant business experience, from applying due to the pay cut involved.

The discussion highlighted a broader misunderstanding of the role of a commissioner, with Warmbold noting that the position is not simply a full-time job requiring eight hours of daily attendance. Instead, he suggested that the role involves a learning curve that should be acknowledged in the compensation structure. The meeting underscored the need for a reevaluation of both the responsibilities and remuneration of county commissioners to foster a more inclusive and effective governance structure.