8/20/2026 Lebanon County Commissioner Meeting

The Lebanon County Commissioners meeting on August 20, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved personnel transactions including resignations, promotions, and new hires, with one hire deferred pending further background checks. A significant portion of the meeting focused on capital improvement projects, particularly the ongoing renovations of county facilities. The commissioners reviewed bids for general construction, plumbing, and electrical work related to the renovation project, awarding contracts to local firms Coldwell Heckles and Heaggan, Moyer, and Stony Electric, respectively, with total costs slightly below estimates. Funding sources discussed included ARPA funds, capital reserves, and potential borrowing. Additionally, commissioning services were awarded to Air Balancing Engineers. The meeting also covered the approval of an election integrity grant of approximately $471,677 for capital expenditures related to election processes. Updates on the county pension fund investment portfolio were provided, highlighting positive returns and asset allocations, including commercial real estate investments managed by Steel Financial and Ford UniPlan. Finally, the county solicitor presented updates to the county's Right to Know policy to improve transparency and compliance.