St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners

St. Joseph County Commission approves $6M tax bond for courthouse restoration amid public opposition

The resolution, which was adopted with a 4-3 vote, authorizes the county to issue general obligation limited tax bonds to finance courthouse improvements.

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St. Joseph County Commission approves funds for temporary safe house for foster children

Commissioners also addressed multiple other agenda items, including adopting a new artificial intelligence (AI) policy for county staff, appointing individuals to various county boards, and approving financial allocations.

St. Joseph County board supports aging resources as they seek Michigan grant

The "No Wrong Door" program allows for informed decisions about healthcare, Commissioner Rick Shaffer said. Shaffer also showed a present for colleague Dennis Allen.

Local meeting primer: St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners

The meeting will include recognition of outgoing Commissioner Dennis Allen, who served from 2017-2024.

‘I like to jump in with both feet’: Christina Yunker sworn in as St. Joseph County Commissioner

"I'll be asking lots of questions about spending and if the taxpayers' money is being spent responsibly, or if there could be cuts," Yunker said.

Local meeting primer: St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners

Ken Malone and Jared Hoffmaster, pictured, and colleagues will take actions on items including Christina Yunker's appointment to the board.

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.​

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‘It’s one request’: Brittany Shank’s advocate, father ask St. Joseph County board to transfer her case to Michigan State Police

Brittany Shank has been missing for 2,120 days as of Thursday. Family, friends, and her advocate say it's too long to be without answers.

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St. Joseph County commissioners vote 4-2 for White Pigeon Brownfield plan

WITT Properties intends to construct a 48-unit housing development on 5.72 acres in White Pigeon.

More St. Joseph County seniors are utilizing COA

More than 30% of the county's 60-and-older residents, or more than 4,000 people, utilized COA services and programs in 2023.

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