Carver County transportation
Carver County gets less than fair share on transportation
Here’s an article from the Star Tribune newspaper that explains how “collar counties”, like Carver County, get less than our fair share of transportation funding. It’s not only about Carver County transportation, but other counties as well. Transportation is one of my key issues. Contact me to learn more about how you can get involved in transportation around the county.
“Unfortunately, transportation in the five Twin Cities “collar counties” of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott and Washington has been particularly squeezed for decades, repeatedly overlooked in favor of both our urban and rural neighbors. The inequitable distribution of transportation funds has resulted in a long list of neglected transportation needs in the fastest-growing areas of the state as well as unfair reliance on our taxpayers to pick up the state’s tab.”
Read the full article about Carver County transportation that explains the problem and offers solutions on the Star Tribune website by
Matt Look is chair of the Anoka County Board. John Fahey is chair of the Carver County Board. Liz Workman is chair of the Dakota County Board. Tom Wolf is chair of the Scott County Board. Gary Kriesel is chair of the Washington County Board.
