Board of County Commissioners | Regular Meeting | June 16, 2026

The Union County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on June 16, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The board conducted public hearings on rezoning petitions for commercial and industrial development, including a site near Beulah Church and a 5.75-acre parcel on Rocky River, both recommended for approval with conditions. A significant procurement action involved the conveyance of approximately 60 acres of county-owned property in the Piedmont Innovation Park to McGee Corporation for $4.1 million to support expansion of their manufacturing facility. The board also adopted the FY2027 budget totaling over $664 million across all funds, highlighting allocations for school resource officers, economic development land acquisition, EMS funding, and water and sewer rate increases. A motion passed to request a detailed line-item budget from Union County Public Schools, including federal, state, and local funding sources, to enhance transparency and oversight. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provided an update on the implementation of a Flock Safety camera policy to comply with state statute and requested continued budget support for the program. The meeting concluded with appointments to advisory committees and various community recognitions.