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Regional transit director asks Deuel County for help after 21% state funding cut
Summary
Christy Warner, director of Kimball County Transport Service, told Deuel County commissioners a 21% state funding cut left the Chappell transit site about $34,000 short and requested increased county support; commissioners said they would consider options and respond by June 1.
Christy Warner, director of the Kimball County Transport Service, told the Deuel County Board of Commissioners the service faces a 21% funding cut from the State of Nebraska because the state is retaining a larger share of federal transit funds. Warner said the Chappell site is about $34,000 underfunded and asked the commissioners for increased financial support.
Warner presented the shortfall during the meeting; commissioners expressed appreciation for the update and said they were committed to the service and would discuss county support and reply prior to June 1. No formal motion, appropriation or commitment of county funds was made at the meeting.
The request was recorded during the regular meeting; commissioners directed staff to review the matter and respond within the stated timeframe.
