Cass County road officials defend storm response, outline staffing constraints and salt‑use changes

Dec 19, 2025

Road commission director Bob Thompson described an unprecedented early-season storm that produced heavy ice, defended his crews’ response, and urged discussion of funding options including a possible road millage. Commissioners pressed for options to prioritize primary routes and recruit mechanics.

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Bob Thompson, director of the Cass County Road Commission, told the county Board of Commissioners on Dec. 8 that an early-season, wet snowstorm produced deep ice layers that required graders and special tactics to restore traction and safety.

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