Repurposing Infrastructure Sales Tax for Local Road Repairs

Supported continuing the sales tax to provide $2 million annually for local road repairs after regional road funding ends.

Expressed relief that the city is finally dedicating funds to fix neighborhood streets that have lacked maintenance for 17 years.

Speaking as Chamber Chair, expressed full support for continuing the tax, noting it has minimal impact on consumers and signals economic health.

Urged the board to continue funding local road maintenance to prevent further degradation and expensive future repairs.

Supported the tax extension for generating revenue from visitors and suggested renaming the fund to focus specifically on local streets.