County officials talk ARPA funds

Public safety, road and bridge projects, and records retention were topics on the table as options for how the county will spend close to $2 million in federal money.

The funding comes through the American Rescue Plan Act, which eligible municipalities and other entities must spend by Dec. 31, 2026.

In a called meeting Monday, County Auditor Tragina Tallant proposed a plan with the Lampasas County C…