Lincoln County assesses vehicle purchases amid revenue crunch

With a $4 million road budget shortfall and pressure to cut taxes, officials weigh all budget items

Lincoln County commissioners pressed pause Tuesday on requests for new county vehicles, as officials weighed every dollar amid a projected $4 million road budget gap and looming property tax cuts.

Lincoln County’s budget deliberations have shifted into high gear as commissioners reconsider department spending in the face of mounting financial pressures. With a $4 million shortfall for road projects and the possibility of adding more than $2 million in annual costs for a proposed public defender’s office, the board is scrutinizing every request — from vehicles to staffing — while taxpayers demand greater accountability and state lawmakers debate sweeping property tax relief.

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