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  • County leases road grader

    Abigail Beaton, Franklin Connection|Updated Jun 19, 2023

    PASCO – Franklin County commissioners unanimously approved a five-year lease/purchase agreement with Caterpillar Motor for a road grader. During their June 13 meeting, commissioners heard from Public Works Director Craig Erdman about the need for the purchase. The new road grader will replace an older model, with the new annual lease payment set at $41, 918.98, with a final payment of $225,000 should Equipment Rental and Revolving not use the “lease return/guaranteed buyback option” The lease and use of the Motor grade...

  • Residents concerned over property tax hike

    Abigail Beaton, Franklin Connection|Updated Jun 16, 2023

    PASCO –– Franklin County commissioners are hearing from residents concerned over an increase in property valuation assessments and related taxes to be paid in 2024. During the June 13 meeting of commissioners, Commission Chairman Clint Didier noted he had received "numerous phone calls from very angry citizens about their property assessments." Didier encouraged residents concerned about their assessment to go to the County Assessor's Office and file an appeal with the Board of Equalization. Some residents were also pre...