But they warn that this is one-time only money, so a long-term source of sustained funding is still needed.

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Susan Klassen, the county's Director of Transportation and Public Works, says the additional road repair funds will be spread throughout the county, according to already-established priorities.

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Citing the graph shown below, Supervisor Shirlee Zane praised the increased emphasis on pavement preservation as a "sweet spot" in terms of maximizing the county's return on their investment.

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