San Bernardino State of the County 2026

The County of San Bernardino’s 2026 State of the County event, held October 9, highlighted Route 66’s centennial, county leadership, local employers, workforce development, education, health care, and economic growth. Procurement-related discussion was limited: Board Chair Dawn Rowe noted continued investment in roads and transportation systems through Measure I, the voter-approved half-cent transportation tax. A San Bernardino Community College District representative also said voters would soon have an opportunity to reaffirm support through Measure Y; the transcript did not specify an amount or describe a procurement action. No contract awards, bids, or purchasing votes were identified.

Private-sector growth and permitting were prominent. Stater Bros. said it plans to open three stores, including one in the county. Castle Mountain Mine, owned by Equinox Gold, described a proposed expansion undergoing federal and county review, with anticipated construction and permanent jobs if approved. Burtec Waste discussed workforce-training programs developed with the county, while ComAv described possible company growth and future military-sector work. These were business and development updates, not county contract awards or formal spending decisions.