5.14.26 Commissioner Meeting

The Burlington County Commissioners held a public meeting on May 14, 2026, which included approval of multiple resolutions related to county governance and appointments to advisory councils. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments, notably concerning the county's banking relationship with Citizens Bank. Several speakers urged the commissioners to divest from Citizens Bank due to its financial ties to private prison operators CoreCivic and GEO Group, citing concerns about human rights abuses and community impact. Commissioners responded that the county is currently under contract with Citizens Bank until 2027 and must follow public bidding laws before changing banking providers. Other topics included questions about the next generation 911 address system and county property use, as well as community concerns about environmental cleanup and local recreational resources. No new procurement contracts or budget allocations were announced during this meeting.