We are here to guide and support our community in planning decisions. Our commission was reestablished under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, PA 33 of 2008. Members are appointed by the County Board of Commissioners to create and adopt a county plan. We work closely with local planning commissions to ensure sustainable and lawful planning.
The county is closed all day in observance of Thanksgiving.
The county is closed all day in observance of Thanksgiving.
BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is bringing holiday hope to homeless pets across the country with its Empty the Shelters® – Holiday Hope reduced-fee adoption event, taking place December 1–15, 2025. During this time, BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $70 or less per cat […]
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) manages the County’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program. The EDC also receives updates on economic development efforts and supports them as needed.
The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 PM. The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is where […]
The Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month directly following the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Items that came before the […]
Our Mission To protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve.
The Van Buren County AI Steering Committee is a board-appointed group responsible for overseeing all policy-related activities involving artificial intelligence within the county. Its primary purpose is to provide governance, ensure ethical and effective AI adoption, and guide the development of standards that align with county goals, legal requirements, and public trust. The committee works […]
