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Snohomish County warns of $6 million–$9 million roads shortfall; public works director backs $20 car‑tab fee
Summary
Public Works Director Kelly Snyder told the committee the county faces a $6–$9 million near‑term shortfall for roads maintenance and preservation, outlined the risk of deferring 14 projects and 34 FTE equivalents, and recommended a $20 vehicle license fee via a Transportation Benefit District as the most effective immediate revenue option.
Kelly Snyder, Snohomish County public works director, told the Public Infrastructure & Conservation Committee on March 17 that the county faces an immediate operations and preservation shortfall of roughly $6 million to $9 million and that without new revenue the department will likely have to cut projects and staff. "Where do we make up that shortfall of 6 to $9,000,000?" Snyder asked; she warned the county is considering cutting 14 capital projects, a measure that would risk turning back about $66,500,000 in grant‑funded work and representing an FTE equivalent loss of about 34 positions.
Snyder detailed the county's road responsibilities — about 1,600 lane miles, 210 bridges (13 under…
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