Van Buren County's Drain Commissioner presented the 2026 annual Drain and Lake Level report showing $960,353.35 in assessments, completed McConnell & Olcott intercounty drain work and Saddle Lake level replacement, and listed maintenance projects and wireless water-level monitoring installations.

Van Buren County — Oct 27, 2026

Board adopts Bella Point brownfield plan for 82-home Bangor development

Oct 27, 2026

Commissioners refer several FY27 child- and family-services contracts for approval

Oct 27, 2026

Van Buren County approves $1.03 million federal grant application to expand specialty courts

Oct 27, 2026

Commissioners advance multiple reappointments and EDC appointments

Oct 27, 2026

Criminal Justice

Board backs submission of $1.03 million Specialty Courts grant application

Oct 27, 2026

Local Finance

Board signs off on $7.24 million in county claims and multiple finance resolutions

Oct 27, 2026

Behavioral Health

County advances $72,292 SWMBH contract and hears SUD services presentation

Oct 27, 2026

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In 2021, Van Buren County was less favorable than communities in Michigan on adults without health insurance.

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Oct 27Van Buren County – Committee of the Whole MinutesForward Apportionment Report to next regular meeting for Board resolution.Oct 27Van Buren County – Board of Commissioners MinutesBoard accepted the assessment rolls and the Drain Commissioner's annual report.Oct 13Van Buren County – Committee of the Whole MinutesBoard approved motions to move each contract forward to resolution at the next regular meeting.Oct 13Van Buren County – Board of Commissioners MinutesApprove and authorize Chair to sign.

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Equalization director presents 2026 Apportionment Report; drain and lake-assessment totals reviewed

Oct 27, 2026

Board approves FY27 juvenile-justice and youth-services contracts including CASA and MST agreements

Oct 27, 2026

Board forwards FY2027 Access and Visitation grant for resolution

Oct 27, 2026

County renews Rose Street benefits consulting agreement; monthly fee rises to $3,750

Oct 27, 2026