# Commissioners' Board Meeting 9/22/26

The Lorain County Commissioners held a board meeting on September 22, 2026, where they approved various budget appropriations, requisitions, and contracts primarily related to social services and county operations. Key procurement discussions included the authorization of multiple subgrant agreements funded by federal TANF and SNAP funds to local organizations such as Harbor, Lorain County Children Family First Council, Boys and Girls Club, Horizon Education Centers, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Tower Educational Consulting Group, totaling over $1 million for mentoring, tutoring, case management, and workforce development services for low-income families and children. The commissioners also approved a contract amendment with K. McCartney and Associates for engineering services valued at $224,564. Budget adjustments were discussed, including deappropriation of hotel bed tax funds and concerns about budget shortfalls in the probate court. Public comments addressed ongoing litigation costs and service delivery challenges. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for confidential personnel matters.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Commissioners' Board Meeting 9/22/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4KL4KTigsY) - Lorain County Commissioners