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Gas tax indexing revenue loss

Summary

Chair Eggers asked staff to quantify how much revenue the county loses yearly because local gas taxes aren't indexed to inflation — potentially a way to reduce reliance on dedicated millage.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Staff described the forgone revenue as 'quite significant' but the exact figure was not stated.

✅Who benefits

If indexed, transportation funding could grow without raising millage on homeowners.

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