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Pine County says $6.3 million of 2026 spending tied to highway projects
Summary
County budget presenters said the proposed 2026 budget includes roughly $6.3 million in additional highway project spending tied to a five‑year road plan; the county reported it maintains 690 miles of roads.
County staff told the Truth in Taxation hearing that much of the projected increase in 2026 expenditures is project‑driven in the highway fund, linked to the county’s five‑year road plan. “Highway Department had a $6,300,000 increase in expenditures,” Kelly said, noting that cyclical construction years produce large spikes in some budget years.
Kelly said Pine County manages 690 miles of roads, of which 383 miles are paved and 307 are gravel, and that state aid and a local 0.5% sales‑and‑use tax dedicated to local roads provide important revenue for those projects. The presentation framed the highway increase as planned, project‑specific spending rather than recurring operating growth.
