Berks County Board of Commissioners Meeting 7/30/26 | Berks County, PA

The Berks County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 30, 2026, which included presentations celebrating youth achievements and addressing the critical issue of human trafficking in the county. The meeting featured a detailed presentation by representatives from the Northstar Initiative and the Berks County Human Trafficking Task Force, highlighting ongoing efforts in victim services, law enforcement operations, and community outreach to combat trafficking. The commissioners approved several resolutions, including budget transfers totaling over $2.4 million, contract agreements across multiple county departments, and a canine retirement and transfer agreement. Notably, a resolution was adopted to authorize the county's Chief Information Officer to renew and increase internet bandwidth through a contract with Fiber Assist Company LLC (doing business as Zayo). The meeting also clarified that a recent resolution related to Albright College financing did not involve county tax dollars or obligations. Public comment included concerns about the county's collaboration with ICE and constitutional due process rights.