State gas tax suspension squeezing county road funding
Campbell County
Summary
State road aid is down about $155,000 because gas tax collections are falling — but the county still has the same roads to maintain. Commissioner Besecker pressed on this, and staff confirmed the county covers the gap one way or another.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $155,000 less in state road aid for county road maintenance.
No one directly; the reduced funding tightens the road maintenance budget for all county drivers.
County residents who rely on maintained rural roads bear the funding squeeze.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Campbell County Fiscal Court — ccfc meeting — 2026-06-03
Campbell County's rural secondary road allocation fell 18% to about $703,560, and the governor's temporary gas tax pause could cut road revenue further. Judge Pendery and Commissioner Besecker warned that fixing the road budget and easing pump prices are in direct tension.
Campbell County Fiscal Court — ccfc meeting — 2026-05-20
State road aid is down about $155,000 because gas tax collections are falling — but the county still has the same roads to maintain. Commissioner Besecker pressed on this, and staff confirmed the county covers the gap one way or another.
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