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Klamath County signs joint letter with Deschutes, Jefferson counties calling for safer U.S. Highway 97
Summary
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners voted to sign a joint letter with Deschutes and Jefferson counties urging safety improvements on U.S. Highway 97. Commissioners said staff brought the letter back for final signature after previous approval.
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 12 approved signing a joint letter with Deschutes and Jefferson counties urging safety improvements on U.S. Highway 97.
Chair Commissioner Minty said the letter is part of an ongoing push for a safer Highway 97 and that staff reintroduced the item to obtain final board sign-off after earlier approval. "The push for a safer Highway 97," the chair said, describing collaboration with neighboring counties.
An unidentified participant moved to sign the letter as presented; the motion was seconded and the chair recorded unanimous 'ayes.' The board did not elaborate on the letter's specific recommended projects or funding sources during the public meeting; staff will proceed with signatures as authorized.
Next steps: staff will finalize signatures on the joint letter and any follow-up outreach with Deschutes and Jefferson counties.
