Wayne County Commissioners Meeting of August 5, 2026

The Wayne County Commissioners held a meeting on August 5, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of an addendum to the interlocal agreement with Union County for 911 dispatch services, removing the previous budget cap to allow continued billing. The board approved a $73,000 Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) grant to support a $6.2 million investment and job creation by National Manufacturing Group at the Richmond plant. Additionally, the commissioners approved awarding a contract for security upgrades on the west side of the courthouse, with funding already authorized by the council. Discussions also covered the Make My Move program, which incentivizes out-of-state relocations to Wayne County, with plans to continue funding and explore expanded eligibility. Other topics included political signage regulations on county property, appointments to regional boards, and routine claims and meeting minutes approvals. No new major capital projects or large-scale procurements were initiated during this session.