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Road pavement funding gap

A dozen-plus residents described washed-out, single-lane roads, a failed culvert, stranded driveways and fire-evacuation dangers, asking the county to fund road repair before winter storms. The Board could not respond because no road item was on the agenda, but speakers promised to keep pressing.

11 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

CriticalRoads

Empire Grade and countywide road safety improvements

Residents near the harbor pushed for safety improvements on 6th Avenue, funding the stop signs and speed bumps themselves with a $30,000 donation. The Board approved the ordinance in concept with signs going up 31 days after final adoption.

7 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026