Local Gas Tax Proposal, July 30

The Bay Area’s “Save Our Streets” project proposal would create a five-cent-per-gallon tax on motor fuel sold in either Coos Bay or North Bend, with each city’s proceeds dedicated to street maintenance and improvement. Residents of both communities are invited to an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. Officials will explain the need for maintenance and answer questions about Save Our Streets. Officials will also be prepared to talk about their priority lists for individual street improvements. • Residents are also invited to participate in an informal survey, aimed at gauging public support for Save Our Streets. The brief survey can be found online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y27LG9V. Paper copies are available at both city halls and at public libraries in both cities. The survey will end July 31. For more information about the proposal: Bob Dillard, North Bend Public Works Director, treated@northbendcity.org 541-756-8586. Or, Jim Hossley, Coos Bay Public Works Director, jhossley@coosbay.org 541-269-8918.