Gratiot County Board of Commissioners Meeting 6/2/26

The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 2, 2026, which included extensive public comments addressing workplace harassment concerns within the county sheriff's office and corrections division. The board approved a resolution (26-432) related to a contract with BSNA for GIS data services, highlighting procurement activity involving data management. Additionally, the commissioners discussed and approved resolution 26-431 to submit a special millage question for countywide public transit funding to the electorate, proposing a 0.5 mill levy for four years contingent on receiving a state grant. The transit discussion involved detailed considerations of budget projections, service coverage, and grant dependency. The board also rescinded a prior motion to allocate $5,000 for employee engagement events, indicating a need to find alternative funding for such activities. Updates on internal control reviews and blight enforcement were provided, along with a presentation from the Gratiot Conservation District on environmental and agricultural initiatives. Overall, the meeting featured key procurement decisions on data services and transit funding, alongside policy discussions affecting county operations and community services.