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Sep 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Monongalia County Commission Meeting
The commission addressed financial matters, including the approval of various vouchers and budget amendments for government grants, juvenile court, and law enforcement. A fiduciary order regarding an estate assessment was discussed. The session also included extensive public comments primarily focused on concerns regarding the installation of surveillance cameras, the allocation of opioid settlement funds, and questions about meeting accessibility and transparency.
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The meeting involved the approval of various administrative items, including exemption submissions, an adjustment, and vouchers for several county funds. Personnel actions were also addressed, with the Commission approving the hiring of a new Deputy Animal Control Inspector. The public comment period focused heavily on concerns regarding the implementation and funding of Flock Safety surveillance cameras, specifically debating data privacy, transparency, and the allocation of opioid settlement funds for such technology.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Monongalia County Commission Commission Meeting
The Commission addressed several administrative and financial items, including the approval of vouchers totaling over $5.4 million across various funds. Discussions included fiduciary directives, the removal of an administrator for an estate, and the status of creditor claims. Personnel updates were also discussed, including the hiring of new telecom operators, a school security officer, and staff for the Youth Services Center. Additionally, a member of the public raised concerns regarding the use of opioid settlement funds for Flock surveillance cameras, requesting a redirection of these funds toward evidence-based addiction treatment strategies.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Monongalia County Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting involved the approval of various financial vouchers and fiduciary orders. The Board discussed and approved the hiring of new staff, including an Assistant Realtor and two Deputy Sheriffs, noting start dates and health insurance eligibility timelines. Public comments were heard regarding concerns about the use of opioid settlement funds, specifically questioning the evidence-based nature of using these funds for Flock Safety ALPR systems versus other substance abuse recovery services. Additionally, public input addressed issues of transparency, government accountability, and a request for public referendums on surveillance technology.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
