Commissioners signal support for retaining Jefferson Express for public transit; staff to explore grants

During administrative updates, a board member (Jen) urged the county to retain Jefferson Express as the public-transportation provider instead of rebidding the contract, saying the company is established locally and helps keep costs down.

Jen said Jefferson Express has already established itself in the community and asked whether the board wanted staff to pursue a new contract or continue working with Jefferson Express. Commissioners asked staff to check for available grants that could support transit operations. The board expressed general assent to consider contracting without a formal rebid at this meeting and asked staff to return with more information.

No formal contract award or vote occurred; the topic will return for further consideration.