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Road and Bridge Bond Resolutions
The committee authorized bonding of up to $5.3 million total for road reconstruction, three bridges, and highway machinery. It doesn't mean the county borrows it all at once — staff bond only when projects move forward, and members asked for a March report on actual borrowing.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026
HighRoads
State reimbursement delays on highway projects
The state is taking months to reimburse the county for bridge and road work already paid for, and none of the county's bridge projects are in construction right now. As costs climb into the millions, slow reimbursements could strain county cash flow.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026