Livingston County Board of Commissioners Meeting - February 23, 2026

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on February 23, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a CPI price adjustment with Canteen Services, Inc. for inmate food services, acceptance of a Michigan accreditation readiness mini-grant to support strategic planning, and authorization of a resolution to optimize pension funding via strategic asset transfer and retention of an independent actuarial consultant. The board also approved the issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds for 2026, with detailed discussions on bond terms, interest rates, and financial impacts. Additionally, multiple tentative labor agreements were approved between the county and various employee unions, including the Michigan Association of Public Employees and the Police Officers Labor Council. The meeting also featured a FOIA appeal related to redactions on incar video footage, which was ultimately denied. Public comments addressed concerns about data centers, judicial system impacts, and county services. The meeting concluded with various commissioner reports and acknowledgments, including recognition of the retiring CFO Cindy Arbinous.