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Okanogan County commissioners map options as road fund faces multimillion-dollar gap
Summary
Commissioners were told the road fund faces a roughly $2.5 million shortfall and discussed options including service cuts, use of LATCF, a levy-lid lift for roads, a transportation benefit district, liquidating surplus property and scheduling public meetings to review levels of service with residents.
Commissioners devoted the largest portion of the meeting to a detailed review of county finances and options for bridging a projected road-fund shortfall.
County Engineer Josh Thompson and Commissioner (Speaker 1) told the board that the road fund’s expenses have risen sharply — driven by equipment and material costs — while major revenue streams (property tax, fuel tax and SRS) have been essentially flat. The board heard that, under current projections, the road fund could be roughly $2.5 million short next year unless changes are made.
Commissioner (Speaker 1) said staff had…
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