Blackford County: Commissioners Approve $1.05 Million in Claims; Next Meeting September 8
From the Blackford County Commissioner meeting on August 17, 2026
The Blackford County Commissioners approved $1,052,477.77 in total claims across a series of 2-0 votes. The breakdown: regular claims of $315,164.12, miscellaneous claims of $530,344.55, payroll claims of $97,597.30, regular payroll for the pay period ending July 31 of $108,996.80, and local health maintenance of $375.
Commissioner John Lancaster was absent. Minutes from the August 3 meeting were approved 2-0.
The next budget appeals meeting is Wednesday, August 19 at 6 PM. The next regular commissioner meeting is Tuesday, September 8.
Source: YouTube transcript — Blackford County Commissioner Meeting - August 17, 2026
Some information may be inaccurate due to video audio quality.
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