County Commissioners Live Stream

The County Commissioners meeting held on August 13, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A key highlight was the approval of a $100,000 funding allocation to the Franklin County Career and Technology Center to support the Protective Services Program, including the creation of a simulated 911 center for public safety training. Additionally, the planning director provided an overview of the Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) role in transportation funding, noting approximately $15 million annually for transportation projects, including safety improvements and infrastructure maintenance. The meeting also addressed personnel matters, with the approval of a new junior assistant district attorney position to allow hiring of recent law graduates pending bar exam results, aimed at addressing staffing shortages in the district attorney's office. No new contracts or bids were directly awarded during this session, but the discussions reflected ongoing commitments to capital improvements and workforce development.