Ada County commissioners voted Jan. 9 to adopt Resolution No. 31‑61, formally opposing proposed legislation that would give the regional public‑transportation authority the power to levy property taxes and issue general‑obligation bonds in Ada and Canyon counties.

The board opened a public hearing on the resolution, during which an unidentified commissioner said the county supports public transportation funded by federal grants, user fees and contributions but opposes changing the authority into a taxing district. "We do not think that that's appropriate, methodology for that," the commissioner said, noting the board’s concern about the mechanism for raising revenue.

The resolution, as discussed during the hearing, cites an estimated revenue figure calculated using 2025 values: approximately $115,431,000 in Ada County — described during the meeting as roughly $100 per $100,000 of assessed value. Commissioners said the estimate was intended to make clear to the county’s legislative delegation that the board does not support the BRT proposal in its current form.

After discussion, an unidentified commissioner moved to approve Resolution No. 31‑61 "as listed on the agenda and as discussed." The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

The board did not specify any further binding county action beyond adopting the resolution; the document reflects the county’s formal position for transmission to the legislature. The board closed the hearing and approved the resolution without a recorded roll‑call vote recorded in the transcript.

Next steps: the board's position will be part of the public record presented to the county's legislative delegation; no additional county levy was imposed by the board at the meeting.