June 18 2026 Jefferson County Board of County Commissioner Meeting

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on June 18, 2026, primarily focused on honoring local veterans through a recognition ceremony and proclamation. The meeting included speeches from veterans' organization leaders and individual veteran recognitions. On procurement and contracting matters, the board approved a one-year moratorium ordinance on data centers to allow time for study and future regulation, in response to recent state legislation (SB180). They also approved a contract for special counsel services with David Theak's law firm for planning and land use matters on an as-needed basis at $300 per hour. Additionally, the board approved a $40,000 contract with MGT for building planning fee studies. The board finalized the employment contract for the new county manager, Doug Verso, with a starting salary of $140,000 and relocation assistance. These actions reflect ongoing county efforts to manage growth, legal counsel needs, and administrative leadership while addressing community priorities.