BOC Meeting 4/21/2026

The Sanilac County Board of Commissioners held their meeting on April 21, 2026, where they approved claims, budget amendments, and additional general fund bank account checks totaling $449,420.50. The meeting included updates on various township activities, economic development initiatives, and county programs. Notably, the county's economic developer presented on business retention, child care initiatives, land banking with property demolitions, placemaking grants, small business support including microloan events, housing challenges, and strategic site readiness efforts with a database of 71 properties prepared for industrial and housing development. The board also discussed the county's involvement in a lawsuit against the Michigan Public Service Commission, with a recent court hearing noted but no decision yet. No new contracts or procurement awards were reported, but the economic development presentation highlighted potential future opportunities for site development and grant-funded environmental assessments.