# Hancock County Commissioners’ Special Meeting Recording #1– 9/15/2026

The Hancock County Commissioners held a special meeting on September 15, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The commissioners approved the hiring of Abby Stevens as a full-time cybersecurity officer at an annual salary of $85,000, effective September 26, 2026. They also approved the Butler Parkland Incorporated terminal building advertisement agreement and authorized the chair to sign it. Additionally, the commissioners approved a contract with Boy and King of Vermont for airport planning services. A sole source contract was approved for Clean Harvest to perform environmental services related to an elevator jack replacement project, with a transfer of $11,958 from the county buildings maintenance account to cover the expense. The meeting included discussions on the county budget for fiscal year 2027-2028, with approval to present the budget at the public hearing scheduled for September 29, 2026. The commissioners also entered executive session to discuss union contract negotiations for the Hancock County Regional Communications Center 911 dispatch center. Public comments focused on the financial impact of courthouse relocation and county contributions to city services, highlighting concerns about budget pressures and infrastructure costs.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Hancock County Commissioners’ Special Meeting Recording #1– 9/15/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzLs-TJppwA) - County Commissioners / Hancock County, Maine