Montgomery County commissioners approved a $10,000 contract with LJA Engineering to begin planning for a 2025 bond issue. The firm will assess projects, coordinate public engagement, and develop funding strategies over a 10-month period.
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On December 17, Montgomery County commissioners unanimously approved a $10,000 contract with LJA Engineering to start initial work on a possible 2025 bond issue. Covering ten months, the contract emphasizes project appraisal, public involvement, financial coordination, and support of bond initiatives.
Senior Vice President Jeff Cannon of LJA Engineering emphasized the company's importance during the Dec. 10 meeting. "Our strategy calls for not only evaluating needs and interacting with stakeholders but also synthesizing these throughout the county and investigating joint ventures with businesses and municipalities to maximize resources," Cannon added.
Originally proposing the bond issuance in late 2023, the county postponed it to 2025 citing schedule issues with the 2024 presidential election. This bond incorporates significant public participation to guarantee community priorities are fulfilled and seeks to solve problems related to vital infrastructure.
As the project develops, LJA Engineering's $10,000 maximum for services can change. Emphasizing the need of using alliances to efficiently stretch bond money, Cannon stressed
By guaranteeing openness and stakeholder input all through the planning process, commissioners hope to create conditions for a strong bond proposal to voters.
