Point Roberts debate: small recurring maintenance vs. larger capital projects as TBD priorities

Jun 19, 2026

CAC members urged residents to think broadly about philosophies for spending TBD dollars — whether to prioritize smaller, actionable maintenance projects or save for larger capital investments that can attract grant match — and flagged the need to guard against using TBD dollars to supplant county obligations.

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At the kickoff meeting, cochairs asked residents to consider philosophical priorities for TBD spending: smaller, recurring maintenance projects that deliver steady local benefits, or larger capital projects that would require saving and matching funds to be competitive for grants.

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