June 23, 2026

The Warren County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 23, 2026, where several procurement-related matters were discussed. The board approved a 90-day beer and wine permit for the Warren County Fairgrounds and accepted the withdrawal of a zoning application for Restoration Ranch. A grant request of $83,000 under the Victims of Crime Act was acknowledged. The Engineer's Office presented a cooperative agreement with Deerfield Township for project management. Notably, the sheriff's office sought and received approval to initiate contract negotiations with Aramark for jail food services, following a competitive bidding process where Aramark was the highest-ranked proposer. The board also engaged in an extensive public hearing regarding a proposed 0.5% increase in the county sales and use tax, intended to offset a temporary elimination of the county's portion of property tax for one year. The discussion included detailed explanations of the fiscal impact, budget reserves, and the rationale behind the tax shift, emphasizing that the sales tax increase would be partially borne by non-residents due to tourism. Additionally, the board received an annual update from Warren County Community Services, highlighting ongoing programs and upcoming capital projects such as new affordable senior housing units. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters.