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Commission debates using Transient Room Tax surplus to support Green River EMS; liability concerns linger
Summary
During a budget work session, commissioners debated whether $1.5 million set aside in a special projects line of Transient Room Tax (TRT) surplus should be earmarked to help establish or support EMS in Green River. Commissioners favored requiring a formal agreement and protecting most funds until a solid plan is presented.
Commissioners examined whether a large pool of Transient Room Tax surplus should be redirected to bolster emergency medical services in Green River.
Speaker 2 proposed repurposing a portion of the $1.5 million special-projects surplus—originally held for tourism infrastructure—toward EMS, suggesting forms such as a $100,000 annual payment for 10 years or a one-time commitment if a city guarantees staffing. "We have a 100,000 budget," Speaker 2 said, framing one practical option for phased support.
Speaker 1, who described the county's prior…
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