Montgomery County
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County Updates Solar Ordinance and Pursues Renewable Energy Tax Credits
January Committee Meeting Article Summary: The county is revising its solar ordinance to comply with new state laws and has hired…
County Secures $450 Per Acre for Farm Lease, Approves Courthouse Repairs
January Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Buildings & Grounds Committee awarded a lucrative three-year farm lease and approved contracts to restore…
Committee Recommends Significant Salary Increase for County Elected Officials
January Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Finance & Budget Committee has recommended setting salaries for the County Clerk, Treasurer, and Circuit…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Montgomery County Board for Jan. 13, 2026
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Montgomery County Board’s January meeting was defined by substantial…
Board Considers Property Purchase for Recovery Court Expansion
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board discussed purchasing a property at 127 N. Main Street…
Summit Ridge Agrees to $25,000 Donation; Pattern Energy Updates Board
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved a community agreement with a solar developer benefiting…
Board Authorizes New Patrol Vehicles and Sheriff’s Office Equipment
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved the purchase of two new Dodge Durangos and…
County Donates $30,000 for Urgent Electrical Repairs at Fairgrounds
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: Recognizing critical infrastructure needs, the County Board voted to donate…
Montgomery County Board Approves $315,000 for New Dump Truck, Advances Infrastructure Projects
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board authorized the purchase of a new tandem…
Report Warns of “Credible Risk” of Power Shortages in Ameren Territory by 2031
December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Coordinating Committee reviewed a state-mandated report warning of electricity shortages starting…
Highway Department to Purchase Two Trucks for $615,000
December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: Committees approved the purchase of two new Western Star tandem dump trucks for the…
County Advances Solar Agreement Benefiting Litchfield SCI Center
December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Development and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a Community Benefits Agreement with Summit…