# DuPage County Board Meeting, Tuesday, 9/22/2026


**Body:** DuPage County, Illinois
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles


The DuPage County Board held a meeting on September 22, 2026, where the primary focus was the presentation and discussion of the fiscal year 2027 budget. The budget proposal emphasized maintaining a flat property tax levy, preserving AAA bond ratings, and making strategic investments in public safety, housing, social services, and sustainability initiatives. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple contracts and purchase orders across various departments, such as marketing services for the regional office of education, veterinary pharmaceutical supplies, weatherization program grants, technical assistance for community services, kitchen equipment for the DuPage Care Center, upgraded storage servers for the sheriff's office, and professional engineering services for transportation projects. Several grant acceptances and appropriations were also approved, including workforce development and forensic science improvement grants. The board approved contract amendments and new contracts with vendors like GU Marketing Inc., Midwest Veterinarian Supplies, Insight Public Sector for cybersecurity training, and others. Additionally, the board authorized applications for transportation enhancement grants and approved contracts for solid waste disposal and OEM equipment parts. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn and scheduling of the next session for October 13, 2026, to address the property tax levy.

**Source:** DuPage County, Illinois