County urged to form pact for transportation benefit district

By MIKE HUFFMAN

Managing Editor

Spokane Valley News-Herald

When it comes to local road-improvement needs, the road ahead doesn't look much smoother.

So, according to some local leaders, it might be time to share the ride together.

Last fall, when local leaders met to discuss ways to raise money for transportation purposes, representatives from local cities and towns were asked to support a move that could add an extra $20 – or more -- a year for drivers when they license their vehicles. That money would go into a fund to be used to improve and maintain local and regional thoroughfares.

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