# 20261027 Hillsdale County Board of Commissioner's Meeting

The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners meeting was held October 27, 2026. Jericho Rose Homes requested opioid-settlement funding for a proposed sober-living home; commissioners moved the proposal back to the Opioid Settlement Committee for review, with consideration scheduled for November 17, so no funding was approved. The board also discussed a proposed countywide storm-siren activation-system upgrade. Westshore’s recommended quote was $216,365.70, with an estimated recurring subscription cost of $7,376 annually; commissioners took no action and asked for outreach to the local units that own sirens before further consideration. Michigan Works has issued a third RFP as it reduces its footprint, and county representatives plan to submit a response. No vendor selection or award was reported.

The board approved, 4–1, a permanent reclassification of the assistant prosecutor position to grade 12. A medical-examiner services agreement with Jackson County is being prepared for possible action at the next meeting, and an animal-control contract is nearing completion with proposed reporting requirements. Commissioners also discussed the 911 tower assets and whether to transfer, sell, or remove them, without a decision. The draft county budget and 2026 tax apportionment were discussed; the transcript does not clearly establish a final budget approval vote. The board denied an appeal of a FOIA response concerning courthouse restoration funding; the finance director stated that $2,451,718.95 in ARPA funds was applied to payroll, freeing other county funds for capital improvements, rather than being directly allocated to the courthouse project.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Emergency Response, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Sources
- [20261027 Hillsdale County Board of Commissioner's Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u25fTSEoL_Q) - Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners