Local meeting primer: St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners
Board Commissioner Ken Malone, pictured, and colleagues will take action on business including renovations of the Historic Courthouse.
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, in the Commission Room of the Historic Courthouse, 125 W. Main St., Centreville.
The agenda can be found below.
The agenda includes five items under new business, including approving the schematic design for renovations of the Historic Courthouse.
Residents can also visit the county’s website for a full accounting of recent board of commissioners business.
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