Board of Commissioners Work Session | June 17, 2026

The miOttawa Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 17, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the county's 2026-2028 strategic plan. Key procurement-related topics included potential contracting for site design services with developers to facilitate affordable housing projects on county-owned parcels, with plans to draft contracts for such engagements pending further board discussion. The board also discussed budget considerations related to millage rates, brownfield redevelopment projects, and the county's role as a resource for local municipalities in these efforts. Additionally, the commissioners reviewed an ongoing RFP process for recycling services and deliberated on the feasibility and costs of live streaming all board and commission meetings, noting technology and staffing challenges. The session included extensive dialogue on housing priorities, brownfield redevelopment policies, and transportation planning, emphasizing collaboration with local units and stakeholders. The board also reviewed a public survey designed to inform strategic planning, debating its length, content, and utility for guiding county decisions. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but several action items were identified for follow-up, including further board presentations on housing projects and updates on technology implementations for transparency and budget dashboards.