A health-department presenter told the board the local suicide-prevention task force has expanded outreach through a local 988 call center, free trainings and park signage; the presenter said volunteers, coalitions and crisis-center partnerships have boosted materials distribution and social-media outreach.

Carrie Patson, the county foods director, briefed the board on an extensive 2026 Cyclospora outbreak affecting dozens of states and said Porter County has two possible local cases—one travel-associated and one with multiple in-state exposures. Staff described investigation, testing challenges and prevention advice.

The board approved the FY2027 budget after reviewing salary and benefits adjustments, capital outlay changes and program funding; members emphasized maintaining transportation and student meal programs while phasing out some grant-dependent lines.

Board approved purchase of two 24/7 AED stations (Expo Center and Sunset Hill Park) and software to integrate AED location and PulsePoint notifications with county 9‑1‑1, with commissioners committing $20,000 toward the effort.