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Valley County commissioners begin public planning for a road levy, cite failing collectors and siphon damage
Summary
Commissioners opened a multi-hour discussion about pursuing a road levy to address failing collectors and recurring maintenance shortfalls, and reviewed possible alternatives including property-owner contributions, a truck route, and new asset-management tools.
Valley County commissioners opened a sustained discussion May 12 about pursuing a road levy to pay for repairs, maintenance and long-term pavement management after years of deferred maintenance and limited outside funding.
The discussion, led by county public-works staff and commissioners, centered on whether to place a levy on the ballot and how to prioritize projects if voters approve new funding. Commissioners said several collector roads are failing or near failure — West Roseberry, Norwood and Loomis were named specifically — and that without new revenue the county faces continuing, widespread pavement deterioration.
Staff said the county’s transportation plan and a…
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