During a recent government meeting, public concern was raised regarding the transparency of the $25 million annual road repair cost, as articulated by resident Mark Costa. Costa, who previously addressed the issue at an RTC meeting in April, emphasized the need for clarity on how this figure is calculated, including the software used, the variables involved, and the underlying assumptions.

He highlighted a significant projected deficit of $21 million annually, expressing frustration over the lack of progress in addressing this shortfall. Costa noted that despite assurances of a workshop scheduled for summer to discuss public input and potential solutions, no such event has been listed on the calendar as of the meeting date.

Costa underscored the critical nature of understanding local road maintenance costs, warning that recurring shortfalls could exacerbate the situation, especially with upcoming ballot initiatives set for November that require justification of these financial figures. He called for immediate action, urging the scheduling of the promised workshop and a detailed explanation of the calculations behind the road maintenance costs.

The meeting concluded without further public comments, leaving the issue of road maintenance funding and transparency unresolved.