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Council and commissioners stress school sites and infrastructure as growth priorities
Summary
Officials discussed school capacity, earlier deals to set aside land for schools, the role of sales tax and bond funding during downturns, and infrastructure projects such as the Highway 16 bridge.
Speakers told the joint meeting that school capacity and infrastructure remain central to the city's ability to absorb growth. Steve (S5) recalled negotiating with developers to identify and set aside land for schools during major subdivisions. Mayor (S2) and others recalled the 2008 downturn when the city asked voters for a temporary sales-tax increase to maintain police and fire services.
Mary (S4) described earlier work with the county highway district to secure funding for the Highway 16 bridge and said that better connectivity improved emergency response. Several speakers noted that schools often get built only after capacity is exceeded and the community passes a bond.
