The Woodford County Fiscal Court convened a special meeting on September 9, 2025, to discuss the proposed use of Local Government Economic Assistance (LGA) funds, focusing on the road department's needs. The meeting served as a public hearing to gather citizen input on amending the use of remaining LGA funds amounting to $5,617.56.

During the session, it was revealed that the road department had initially planned to use $6,905.43 of LGA funds for equipment upgrades, including blowers and chainsaws. However, due to increased costs associated with purchasing a single axle truck and a tandem dump truck—both of which were already budgeted for the fiscal year—the road supervisor proposed reallocating the remaining LGA funds to help cover the additional expenses.

The court emphasized the importance of these vehicles for essential services such as snow removal and road maintenance. The proposed amendment aims to minimize the impact on the county's reserves by utilizing the LGA funds instead.

Despite the significance of the discussion, no members of the public attended the hearing to provide comments or feedback. The court encouraged residents to submit their thoughts via email or mail, ensuring that community voices are heard even in their absence.

As the meeting concluded, the court reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the needs of the road department while adhering to statutory requirements for the use of LGA funds. The fiscal court will reconvene for its regular meeting later in the evening, continuing its efforts to manage the county's resources effectively.