Hamilton County Commission Chairman Larry Henry attends a meeting in this file photo.Hamilton County Circuit Court Clerk Larry Henry said he has cut $270,455 from his payroll since he took office last year.
Speaking to the County Commission on Wednesday, Henry, who was elected clerk in 2014 after 12 years on the commission, said that when he took over the position he began immediately to evaluate how much money was being spent.
He was able to cut costs by eliminating a jury clerk position for $60,000, where the employee was only working a part-time job but getting paid a full-time salary. Henry said he also eliminated a vacant clerk position and after another clerk resigns, he will combine those duties with another position.
If all goes according to plan, he will be able to operate the office with fewer positions and the current employees will be trained to do multiple tasks.
“So, things can be done if you really put your mind to it,” Henry told commissioners.