Officials raise bonding option to tackle bridge backlog, propose using cumulative bridge funds

Apr 28, 2026

County officials discussed bonding against cumulative bridge funds to address long-term bridge needs, saying bonding could let the county undertake larger projects now and repay over a 30-year term; the idea was described as preliminary and requiring further study.

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County officials discussed a preliminary option to bond against the cumulative bridge (Cume Bridal) funds as a revenue stream, with one council member saying the county could "take a larger chunk of money to address these issues and then pay for them over the next 30 years." The proposal was presented as an option requiring further study and intergovernmental coordination.

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