AH street fund would help repair rough roads

City streets in Airway Heights could see some improvement if a Transportation Benefit District is approved by the City Council.

The first of two public hearings was held at the Monday, March 4, City Council meeting where public works director Kelly Williquette outlined a preliminary plan for the project. After considering all the potential areas for tax revenues, the benefits district would pursue a .2 percent increase in sales tax, which amounts to 2 cents for every $10 spent in city limits.

The other potential areas that could have been visited included property taxes, annual vehicle fees an...