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Council flags transportation funding and airport maintenance for near-term discussion

2138572 · January 22, 2025
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Summary

Council members discussed airport infrastructure damage and the limited local funding tools for transportation, directed staff to bring data and options to the next meeting, and noted an upcoming public hearing on the city's six-year transportation improvement plan.

Council members raised concerns about deferred maintenance at the Ellensburg Airport and limited local funding tools for transportation during the Jan. 20 meeting, and asked staff to return with data to inform a possible funding decision.

Council discussion noted the airport had sustained infrastructure damage and that rebuilding primary assets will be costly, with outside funding likely required. A council member said…

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