Dave Smith was retained as county attorney

LAWRENCE CO. – David Smith has been retained as Lawrence County’s legal counsel.

Attorney David Smith

Smith was given a $31,142 pay raise.

Lawrence County Commissioner Dustin Gabhart spoke to the county council about the importance of keeping Smith as county attorney and adding to his current $40,854 yearly salary.

I do not need to explain what an asset David Smith has been to the county,” said Gabhart.

The Lawrence County Council approved Commissioner Gabhart’s request by 7-0 vote.