Board moves to honor three‑year commitment to Cannon Valley Trail, increases county contribution

Sep 18, 2026

Commissioners voted to increase funding to the Cannon Valley Trail by roughly $57,000 to honor a three-year commitment under a joint‑powers agreement; commissioners debated outreach to partner cities and the timing of the change.

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During preliminary-levy discussions a commissioner moved to honor a prior three-year funding commitment to the Cannon Valley Trail by increasing the county's contribution by about $57,000. Supporters said the trail built operating budgets expecting the increase and that changing course could undermine the joint-powers agreement; others said the board should have secured explicit confirmation from partner cities before altering outside-agency funding.

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