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County commissioners to press for state bonding support, present full and partial funding options
Summary
Commissioners discussed using a Capitol visit to advocate for inclusion of a major county project in the state bonding bill, planning to present both full and partial funding requests; they reported informal legislative receptivity and emphasized having technical staff available to address questions.
Commissioners discussed the upcoming Capitol visit as an opportunity to observe the legislative process, meet with legislators, and advocate for inclusion of a major county project in the state bonding bill. Board members said they plan to present both a full funding request and a partial funding option to demonstrate state support alongside existing federal backing.
Members reported that they had heard informal confirmations of interest from some legislators during committee hearings and stressed the value of bringing knowledgeable staff to answer technical questions. Commissioners expressed optimism that the project has traction at the state level, but no formal commitment or vote was recorded at the meeting.
