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Commission considers $100,000 housing discretionary set‑aside; ambulance contribution left out of tentative budget pending follow‑up
Summary
Commissioner Mary McGann proposed earmarking $100,000 from surplus for housing initiatives; commissioners generally supported allocating a line while reserving specific spending approvals. The $350,000 ambulance request was left out of the next tentative budget pending more review and discussion of alternative funding mechanisms.
Commissioner Mary McGann urged the commission to set aside $100,000 from surplus in a discretionary housing fund to support local housing projects (Royal Crossing, Hausau and related initiatives). She said earmarking funds would put the county in a stronger position to respond when project proposals arrive and suggested the money be restricted for infrastructure and project costs rather than salaries.
Several commissioners agreed that housing is a priority and supported…
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