Bonner County panel declines interim $20,000 for fairgrounds backup power, asks for more bids

Aug 26, 2026

Bonner County commissioners declined a motion to advance $20,000 for an initial phase of a fairgrounds emergency power project, citing the need for additional bids and a fuller infrastructure plan. Public commenters urged the board to prioritize the fairgrounds as a shelter-in-place site.

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Bonner County commissioners rejected a motion to allocate $20,000 for the initial phase of an emergency power project at the county fairgrounds after members said they needed more bids and a comprehensive plan.

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