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Proposed Levy <br /> 8. The County has identified a $31 million funding gap and is proposing a levy lift to <br /> address needed maintenance of roads and bridges, not funding for improvement or <br /> restoration projects. What is your reaction to that? <br /> 9. A levy lift for improvement and restoration would be substantially bigger. The County <br /> feels that a "maintain what we have" approach strikes a balance and is more likely to be <br /> supported. (Your initial reaction?Any thoughts?) <br /> 10. What do you see as the biggest challenges/barriers to this levy?Any challenges <br /> associated with its timing (November 2024)? <br /> 11. Who do you see as likely supporters and opponents? <br /> Communication/Messaging <br /> 12. What information will be of the greatest interest to youtyour organization about the road <br /> levy? <br /> 13. If you were responsible for communicating the benefits of this levy, what do you think <br /> would resonate the most with voters? (i e , specific maintenance "projects", economy, <br /> safety, access to recreation, issues relaters to 1-90 etc.) <br /> 14. What is the best way to get information to you and your organization and more broadly <br /> to voters? <br /> Final Advice <br /> 15. Are there any other people or organizations you would recommend we contact to get <br /> their views on the proposed road levy? <br /> 16. Can you offer a single most important piece of advice for Kittitas County as it considers <br /> putting the road levy on the November 2024 ballot? <br /> 17. Any further comments or suggestions? <br /> Kittitas County Road Levy Research I Stakeholder Interview Draft Summary 8 <br /> March 2024 <br />