Weights and Measures seeks modest budget increase for testing supplies and equipment
Department of Weights and Measures Director Bob Markham told the council the office needs additional funds for decals, test equipment and possible replacement provers after state metrology lab certification delays raised local testing costs.
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Bob Markham, Department of Weights and Measures, told the county council he increased several lines in his 2026 budget to cover higher supply and equipment costs and to hedge against delays in state testing. He said the cost of approval decals “has went up a little bit,” and he increased an equipment line because checking a new prover now costs “12 to $1,300.”
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