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Deschutes County commissioners debate governor's proposal to use kicker for wildfire trust fund
Summary
Commissioners discussed a governor-backed plan to use part of the "kicker" to fund a wildfire trust fund, and county officials warned tapping the rainy day or general fund would reduce money available for other services.
Deschutes County commissioners discussed competing proposals this week to fund wildfire prevention and response as the Oregon Legislature prepares end-of-session budget choices.
Commissioner Chang said the governor is "now supporting the concept to use a portion of a kicker to fund a wildfire trust fund that over the long term would generate interest that we could use to pay for wildfire prevention and also wildfire fighting costs." The proposal was raised during a Friday legislative update by county officials tracking Salem activity.
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