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Spot Bus seeks continued Sandpoint support as partners weigh matching funds and service options
Summary
Spot (public transit provider) briefed council on system ridership, federal grant funding and the local matching requirement, seeking continued municipal support. The council took no funding action but discussed implications for the FY2026 budget and possible service reductions if local match shortfalls occur.
Representatives from Spot (Panhandle Public Transit) presented an update to the council on June 25 including ridership, federal grant funding structure, and the local matching needs for FY2026. No council appropriation was made at the meeting; funding decisions will be considered as part of the city budget process.
Donna Griffin, Spot executive director, said the agency’s recent performance includes expanded ridership and service and noted Spot’s grant reliance on federal formula funds that require local match. Griffin and…
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