Marion County Commissioners Meeting - September 16, 2026

At the Marion County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 16, 2026, commissioners discussed ongoing labor negotiations with MCA, particularly employee health-insurance contributions, wages, leave, and the possibility of a strike. The county outlined its offer, including reduced employee health-plan costs in 2027, a 2% COLA in 2028, increased shift differentials and vacation accruals, and higher county insurance contributions beginning in 2028; no bargaining agreement was reached and no vote was taken on the offer. Commissioners also approved a Constitution Week proclamation by vote.

The board approved the consent calendar, including an amendment to a Federal Highway Administration agreement adding $1,655,615.50 for the Little North Fork Road slide-stabilization project, bringing the agreement total to $9,957,495.22; an amendment reinstating an on-site septic grant agreement, increasing it by $81,500 to a corrected total of $103,250; and a new intergovernmental agreement reported in the transcript as totaling $24,671,687.51 for mental-health-related services. The consent calendar also included an OLCC license approval, the appointment of Alicia Koad as Juvenile Department director, and land-use items. No competitive bid or vendor award was discussed.