Price County says no new update on Bug Tussel tower; county exploring bond exit

Jun 16, 2026

County Chair Brian Ernst told the board on June 16 there are no new updates from Bug Tussel on a wireless tower project contracted about two years ago and the county has communicated it is evaluating exiting the bond agreement before the tower comes into use.

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Chair Brian Ernst reported the county has had no recent updates from Bug Tussel on a wireless tower project that was contracted roughly two years prior and said county officials have communicated they are pursuing options to get out of a bond agreement before Bug Tussel begins using the tower. The minutes note the project could have saved the county roughly $2 million in construction costs if completed under a different arrangement.

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