# 20261110 Hillsdale County Board of Commissioner's Meeting

The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners meeting, identified in the title as Nov. 10, 2026, focused on the tentative 2027 budgets and several county service and facility decisions. The board approved the tentative general-fund budget (Resolution 26-116) 3–2; it includes a proposed reduction to MSU Extension funding—described by county staff as 17%, with Extension representatives disputing the calculation—and eliminates funding for the part-time program coordinator. The proposed budget also reduces the county’s childcare-fund contribution by $200,000, provides no general-fund contribution to capital improvements, and includes two Sheriff’s Office vehicles. A public hearing and further budget changes were anticipated before final adoption. The tentative special-revenue and other funds budget was discussed, but the transcript does not capture a vote on it. Officials also said an RFP for Michigan Works Southeast had been submitted, with a response pending.

The board approved a three-year animal-control shelter services agreement with Branch County, 4–1, providing for a $25,000 annual fee plus $250 per dog and additional veterinary or other costs. It also voted 4–1 to transfer the former Bundy Hill public-safety tower and related equipment to the Hillsdale County Road Commission; staff cited an estimated $22,000 removal cost as one consideration, and legal counsel will draft an agreement. Capital planning included projected use of annex-sale proceeds and other funds for more than $500,000 in capital expenditures next year, while courthouse, elevator, and court/jail facility needs remain under discussion. A court-and-jail mediation settlement agreement was approved 3–2 to establish a study process; no construction award or project contract was approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Sources
- [20261110 Hillsdale County Board of Commissioner's Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWgiiTgwp8Y) - Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners