Hood River County wrapped up its series of workshops on its budget situation last week. Commissioners and staff held the open house sessions to educate residents on their budget crunch, and potential options to generate more revenue. Attendees were asked to give their opinions on a range of possibilities that included a local option levy, a capital improvement levy, a general sales tax, a prepared food and beverage tax, and doing nothing. County Administrator Jeff Hecksel says they are still tabulating the results, but the prepared food and beverage tax appeared to generate the most support. Hecksel adds the next step is for the Commission to sort through the input they’ve received. The Commission has targeted putting a tax measure before votes in May.