Board of County Commissioners | Regular Meeting | June 1, 2026

The Union County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 1, 2026, focusing extensively on the proposed fiscal year budget. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations for public safety, education, water and sewer infrastructure, and capital improvement projects. The board reviewed a $664 million total budget, with a $470 million general fund budget, maintaining the current tax rate. Notable budget items included funding for additional sheriff's office detention officers and school resource officers, EMS staffing expansion, and significant capital investments in water and sewer systems, including a $100 million budget for operations and capital needs with planned rate increases for customers. Education funding was a major topic, with over $176 million allocated for Union County Public Schools operating expenses and an additional $53 million for debt service. The board discussed statutory requirements mandating a minimum increase in school funding and proposed additional supplements for teachers and teacher assistants contingent on school board agreement. The meeting also included approval of conditional rezoning petitions and recognition of county staff contributions. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the budget discussions imply ongoing and planned procurement activities related to capital projects and staffing.