Committee says it kept next year—s roads budget at $8.50; transcript does not specify units

Aug 10, 2026

Staff reported the CIP meeting "went well" and that the roads budget was not increased, saying it was "kept at $8.50"; the meeting transcript does not clarify whether that figure is thousands, millions, or another unit.

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During a capital improvement program update, the staff member told the committee that the CIP discussion "went well" and that they "did not increase the roads budget for next year" and had "kept it at $8.50, and everybody was supportive of that." The staff speaker emphasized the project list remains fluid and that further adjustments will be considered during a fall meeting with regional planning.

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