# Jackson County Board of Commissioners - Public Safety & Transportation Committee Meeting 9/14/26

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on September 14, 2026, to discuss various county operations and procurement matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval to award a contract for the Public Defender Managed Assigned Counsel Coordinator and authorization to proceed with a $94,800 contract award to Fairwinds Emergency Management LLC for the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The committee also reviewed and approved motions to forward contracts and agreements related to state trunk line maintenance, signal modernization projects, and road safety improvements to the full board. Additionally, the committee discussed budget allocations for airport maintenance and infrastructure projects, including a $2.8 million terminal building renovation and ongoing hangar construction. A reclassification of an airport maintenance worker position was approved, with an associated budget increase of approximately $5,831. Policy changes regarding local road funding and culvert replacement were also proposed to improve infrastructure maintenance. The meeting included updates on community programs, emergency management initiatives, and youth center operations, but the primary procurement focus was on contract awards, budget approvals, and capital improvement projects affecting county infrastructure and public safety.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Jackson County Board of Commissioners - Public Safety & Transportation Committee Meeting 9/14/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDYGjkjZAVk) - CountyofJackson