Board of County Commissioners | Regular Meeting | July 20, 2026

The Union County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement-related items included a public hearing on the 2026 jail bond referendum, proposing the use of GEO bonds to finance a new jail facility with an estimated total financing cost of approximately $312 million. The board discussed the affordability and necessity of the project and moved forward with the process. Additionally, the board approved conditional rezonings for industrial and commercial uses, which may impact future development and procurement opportunities. The board also discussed adding the public schools statutory funding formula to their legislative agenda to address state and local funding concerns, signaling potential future budget advocacy. There was recognition of county staff for emergency water system assistance provided to neighboring Anson County, highlighting inter-county cooperation but no direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported. The meeting also featured community engagement activities such as the America 250 student art contest recognition.