Monongalia County Commission meeting July 1 2026

The Monongalia County Commission held a meeting on July 1, 2026, where they approved various fiscal year 2026 and 2027 vouchers totaling over $379,000, and personnel actions including new hires and transfers. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public comments expressing strong opposition to the county's use of opioid settlement funds to purchase and deploy Flock Safety license plate reader (LPR) cameras for law enforcement surveillance. Concerns raised included privacy violations, data security vulnerabilities, and the appropriateness of using settlement funds for surveillance technology rather than direct addiction support services. The sheriff and county officials defended the LPR program, citing its role in public safety and drug interdiction, and noted audits and oversight measures in place. The commission also approved the creation of a special building fund for the Mon County Health Department project, several requisitions related to property tax district administrative expenses, and a financing approval for fire apparatus for the Scotsman Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, the commission reappointed members to the Westrun Board of Zoning Appeals and approved a revised new hire policy. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the discussion around the LPR cameras highlighted ongoing procurement and policy considerations related to opioid settlement fund usage and surveillance technology.