Gloucester County Board of Supervisors Meeting, 9/15/2026

The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions. The board appointed Scott Davis as the new county administrator and discussed capital improvement projects, including a $17 million fire station under construction and a $3 million water tank design. They reviewed financing options for borrowing approximately $7.75 million, considering different loan terms and their impact on annual payments. The board also discussed the potential sale of the Old Page Middle School property but received public input urging retention for future community use. A significant portion of the meeting focused on engaging a federal lobbying firm, Thorn Run Partners, to assist the county in securing federal funding and grants, including community project funding and earmarks. The firm highlighted its experience in obtaining over $2.5 billion in funding for local governments over five years and explained their monthly fixed-fee contract model. The board considered the benefits of professional lobbying to access federal funds for utilities, broadband expansion, workforce development, and other capital projects. Additionally, the board held closed sessions to discuss personnel matters, the disposition of public property, and the award of a public contract related to a forensic audit. Motions to separate votes on closed session items were passed, and the meeting concluded with certification of the closed session discussions.