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County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates
Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty BRT Delayed to 2023
Global supply chain issues delay technology, buses needed for new service.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMCTS Missed 7,487 Service Hours in 2021
Staff shortage stressing bus system, problem of unmet service hours continuing in 2022.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Graham KilmerFreeway Flyer Buses Suspended Indefinitely
County transit system announces suspension will continue, with no date for their return.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Graham KilmerCrowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’
State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Transit Updating Fare System
New system provides more ways to pay, with fare caps for riders.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew ‘Last Mile’ Solution Will Connect Suburban Employers, City Residents
New service launches in February with $1.50 rides.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneSupervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding
Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMCTS Suspends Freeway Flyers
Staff shortage causes cancellation of 8 routes. Should return by March, transit system says.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Graham KilmerPension Costs Decimated County Services
New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyHow Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer




















