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Road and Bridge seeks vehicle replacements, commissioners discuss scaling loader purchase to reduce tax impact
Summary
Road and Bridge requested multiple vehicle and equipment purchases that would add roughly a half‑million dollars to the county budget. Commissioners discussed removing a $260,000 wheel loader from the FY2026 list and phasing vehicle replacements to spread cost across years.
Road and Bridge staff presented vehicle and equipment requests during the budget workshop and commissioners discussed ways to reduce the immediate tax impact by delaying or scaling purchases.
Superintendent Justin Latham (Road and Bridge) presented a vehicle/equipment list that, as submitted, would raise department spending by roughly $500,000 year‑over‑year. Commissioners discussed cutting the $260,000 wheel loader from the capital package or reducing its scope to lower the near‑term impact on the tax rate. Several commissioners advocated a…
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