Commissioners debate road‑and‑bridge allocation formulas; more data requested
The court debated whether to split Road & Bridge funds equally among precincts or allocate by road miles and taxable value, with commissioners asking the auditor for additional data before a final vote.
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Commissioners engaged in an extended debate over how to allocate Road & Bridge funds across the county’s four precincts. One commissioner proposed splitting the Road & Bridge fund evenly four ways; others argued allocation should consider road miles, taxable value and usage. Commissioner Walden asked staff to prepare a detailed breakdown, and the judge urged commissioners to obtain analysis before making a binding choice so the court could reach an equitable decision rather than a 3–1 or 2–2 vote.
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