How the times have changed!! Just take a look at this tid bit of history.
Here are the fees that were assessed to the Candidates that ran for County office back in 1940 verses the fees today in 2004. Back in 1940 the fees were calculated on 3% of the annual earnings of said office. Today the fees are based on 6% of the annual salary. OFFICE..... 1940..... 2004 Sheriff..... $ 72.00 ..... $5,962.38 Tax Collector..... $ 60.00..... $5,484.24 Tax Assessor..... $ 72.00..... $5,484.24 County Judge..... $ 48.00..... no info at time Clerk of Circuit Court..... $120.00..... $5,484.24 Superintendent of Schools..... $ 90.00..... $5,287.44 Supervisor of Elections..... $ 10.80..... $4,537.74 County Commission..... $ 16.20..... $1,810.38 School Board..... $ 3.00..... $ 932.96
Just think what it could be up to in another 64 years.
From the Archives & History Center Levy County Clerk's Office | 