Phil Edwards

The Board of Commissioners conducted a Regular Session involving multiple administrative and financial matters. Key actions included the proclamation of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Stalking Awareness Month, the official naming of Armstrong Crossroads, and the approval of the 2027 Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Program agreement. The Board also reviewed bid awards for the 2023 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Project and updated the 2026 Legislative Needs List to include a sports complex. Further approvals covered a budget amendment for EMS/QRV services, the second reading of an Internal Fraud Prevention Policy, and various departmental budget reallocations and project ordinances. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports from the Department of Social Services and handled various appointments to local health and committee boards.

The board held an emergency meeting to receive an update from the National Weather Service and emergency management officials regarding a forecasted statewide winter storm. Discussion included preparations for road treatment, activation of the Emergency Operations Center, coordination with various county departments, support for local warming centers, and public communication strategies. Additionally, the board formally approved a resolution to cancel the upcoming regular session meeting due to the anticipated inclement weather conditions.

The board approved resolutions regarding the counting of absentee ballots on Election Day and scheduling a meeting three days post-election to process provisional and cured UOCAVA ballots. Additionally, the Director provided a report on voter removals from January 5, 2026, to February 6, 2026, noting that 176 voters were removed.

The meeting included a public comment session, discussions regarding early voting locations and schedules, and a review of the Director's report which covered voter data removals and upcoming conference attendance.

The meeting included discussions on early voting locations and schedules, as well as community outreach initiatives. The Director provided a report covering the removed voter report and the draft budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year awaiting approval from the County Commissioners.