Is person aware public funds paid for project?

Driving on 95 by all the construction on Granite Hill there is a piece of equipment with the Peak Sand and Gravel logo on it. I thought it was rather ironic, that this taxpayer funded public works project — perhaps the epitome of socialism — is decorated with a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag.  I wonder if the person that raised that flag is aware that taxpayers are paying for all of that work.  That the money is likely coming from the state and federal government.  I wonder if even that flag, was paid for by taxpayer money.  

TOM BOKOWY

Sandpoint