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Transit director urges Hood County to restore funding; rider says service is lifesaving
Summary
Hood County transit officials and a long‑time rider asked commissioners during the budget hearing to restore county funding by $10,000, arguing that local dollars unlock significant federal and state match and that the service is essential for seniors and people with disabilities.
During the county’s budget public hearing, Dorinda, general manager of Hood County Transit, urged commissioners to restore the county contribution to the system to $40,000 — a $10,000 increase from the current $30,000 appropriation. She told the court that the system provided more than 14,000 rides last year, that Precinct 1 and 2 account for a significant portion of ridership, and that modest local funding can leverage federal and state grants.
"For every $1 you invest locally, we unlock $4 to $5 in federal and state…
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