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Commissioners report widespread flood damage to county roads; discuss state bill that could tie CCMG grants to a wheel tax
Summary
Commissioners and highway staff reported multiple washouts and submerged bridges after recent flooding and discussed concern about a state bill that would link Community Crossings matching grants to a wheel tax or other tax changes.
Jefferson County commissioners on Feb. 20 were briefed on widespread flooding that has caused road washouts and submerged bridges and discussed potential funding impacts from a state bill that would condition Community Crossings matching grants on a wheel tax or similar change.
The county's highway-related speaker described multiple washouts across gravel roads and said freezing conditions have delayed repairs. The speaker reported that the Saluda…
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