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At Salem hearing, labor and local governments press for LC 2 as opponents demand audits and alternatives
Summary
In testimony at the Aug. 25 hearing, county officials, mayors and unions largely supported LC 2 as a short-term fix to avoid layoffs and preserve local road services; opponents urged audits, re-prioritization of existing funds and warned of the bill—s economic burden on households and businesses.
Supporters and opponents of LC 2 gave more than three hours of testimony at the Joint Interim Committee on Transportation on Aug. 25.
Speakers for the measure—county commissioners, city mayors, public works directors, transit providers and union leaders—focused on near-term operational impacts: preserved staffing, plowing and incident response, and the continued ability of counties and cities to maintain local roads under the…
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