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Committee forwards resolution urging increased transportation funding to full Sawyer County board
Summary
A committee voted to forward a resolution, brought by WCHA, asking state leaders to boost transportation funding to preserve LRIP, AIP and one-time programs; the motion passed and will go to the full county board.
A committee voted on a resolution urging increased transportation funding and forwarded it to the full Sawyer County board.
A committee member introduced the resolution as one “brought forth by WCHA,” saying counties face a shortfall in transportation revenue and that programs such as LRIP and AIP and one-time funding opportunities are at risk. Mr. Evans moved to approve the resolution and Mr. Elli seconded the motion. The committee voted to forward the resolution; one member registered opposition (name not specified) and the motion carried.
Sponsors framed the measure as an appeal to state leaders to restore county-level transportation funding eroded by declining gas-tax receipts and rising construction costs. The presenter said the resolution is in line with similar actions by other counties seeking funding to maintain local and state roads.
The resolution will be considered by the full county board; committee members did not provide a final vote tally in the meeting minutes and no formal amendment to the text was recorded.
