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Commissioner asks city to review sidewalk-cost policy and assistance options
Summary
Commissioner Chris Wright urged the commission to review the city practice of placing sidewalk installation and maintenance costs on adjoining property owners and to consider financial-assistance options for low-income or elderly residents.
Commissioner Chris Wright asked the Planning Commission to review Newberg’s policy that assigns property owners financial responsibility for installing and maintaining sidewalks located within the public right-of-way, raising concerns about fairness and potential financial hardship for seniors and low-income residents. Wright asked the commission to consider recommending financial-assistance…
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