City Road Maintenance and Funding Deficit

Noted that government inflation differs from general CPI inflation and asked why some older neighborhood roads have fared better than others.

Argued that the city should pursue a multifaceted approach combining multiple funding mechanisms rather than waiting for state code changes.

Expressed support for a transportation utility fee and asked what other cities are doing and what underground infrastructure is replaced during full road rebuilds.

Voiced opposition to new taxes due to trust concerns but stated that if a transportation utility fee is implemented, it should include strict 24-month review controls.

Requested a breakdown of what drives asphalt and labor inflation costs and expressed support for a transportation utility fee combined with other options.

Expressed support for a transportation utility fee and viewed taxes as an obligation of living in a community rather than theft.

Supported a multifaceted funding approach and questioned why roads were not prioritized more during previous property tax adjustments.

Noted that property taxes have state-provided hardship abatement programs for low-income residents, whereas utility fees do not.