The McLean County Executive Committee on Monday approved multiple routine and substantive items and took updates on county technology projects.

The committee passed the consent agenda and combined approval of board appointments (items 2A/2B and 4A/4B). Chair called for the motions and each passed by voice vote.

A candidate for the District 4 vacancy, introduced as Mr. Bessler, presented his background in community development, housing counseling and state and local government administration, and said his priorities would include maintaining infrastructure, strengthening the local economy, expanding green energy built by local union labor, and broadening access to affordable health care and mental‑health services. "The opportunity to represent the people of District 4 is not one I take lightly," Bessler told the committee.

The legislative subcommittee recommended — and the committee approved — the county's standing legislative principles and a resolution adopting McLean County's 2026 legislative program after a presentation by Vice Chair O'Galle and the firm's introduction from the new government affairs/lobbying firm.

IT staff reported ongoing work on criminal-justice system replacements and said the county pushed the jail management system go‑live to March; the ERP finance cutover remains scheduled for Feb. 17. IT staff warned intermittent participation from the external auditor (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a project risk and said training schedules and contingency plans are being finalized. "Our cut live for finance is February 17 at this point," an IT presenter said.

Health, justice and property committee items were approved for the full board. The Health Committee's package included an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Bloomington for temporary use of kitchen facilities and a set of emergency appropriation ordinances amending CY25 appropriations for preventative health programs, West Nile virus response, behavioral health and TB services; county staff confirmed no new employees would be added with the funding. The Justice Committee approved an intergovernmental agreement to allow county use of the City of Bloomington's police shooting range. The Property Committee approved an emergency appropriation ordinance amending the county's FY2025 combined appropriation and budget.

County administration combined two service agreements funded from opioid prevention programs for Chestnut Health Systems and Project Oz; members praised the programs as good use of opioid funds and approved continuing support.

Before adjourning to closed session, the committee voted by roll call to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for probable or imminent litigation; the roll call recorded unanimous "yes" votes from the members present.

The committee will forward approved items and information reports to the full county board for final action on Thursday.