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Troutdale to join intercity task force on fire services; Council names representative
Summary
Following recent regional discussions, Troutdale agreed to participate in a 4-city task force exploring a fire district or other long-term public-safety delivery options and designated Councilor Jeffrey Vaughn as the city's representative to the group.
Troutdale — The City Council reported progress on regional talks about long-term fire and emergency medical service delivery and agreed to take part in a proposed intercity task force. The task force, proposed by Gresham city officials and discussed at a recent work session, will convene representatives from four cities and other stakeholders to explore whether to form a fire district or pursue alternative arrangements.
City staff described the task force as a problem-solving group that would include the four mayors, four city managers, a city council representative from each city, the fire chief, a union representative and a representative from Fire District 10. The council heard that the task force could begin meeting in October and work over…
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