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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Union County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County Jail Referendum Information and Concerns
Architects presented four structural and architectural options for replacing or renovating the county jail, ranging from adaptive reuse to all-new construction, with estimated project costs between $170.8 million and $211.5 million, leading up to a November 2026 bond referendum.
Federal HR 1 Administrative Shift for Medicaid and FNS
Federal policy changes under HR 1 will reduce the federal administrative cost share for Medicaid and food nutrition services from 50% to 25% starting in October 2026, potentially leaving Union County with a substantial funding gap unless the state intervenes.
Measles Outbreak and Public Health Response
Union County confirmed its first measles case in over 35 years, following regional outbreaks in neighboring counties and South Carolina. Health officials outlined containment measures, quarantine protocols, and recent drive-through vaccination clinics.