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Troutdale speakers urge coordinated talks with Gresham as fire-district option advances
Summary
City residents, station staff and council members discussed recent Gresham work sessions on forming a fire district and urged Troutdale to coordinate with neighboring cities and District 10 while protecting Troutdale's service continuity.
Troutdale residents, fire station staff and several council members urged the city to pursue coordinated talks with Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village and Multnomah County's District 10 about future fire service arrangements after a Gresham work session on the subject.
Public comment and council discussion focused on preserving local service while exploring a larger fire district. Station Captain Travis Soles of the Troutdale Fire Station told the council he attended Gresham's meeting and urged collaboration: “My hope is that this continues with the partnership of the 4 cities and District 10 working together.” Soles said Troutdale could consider a short-term intergovernmental agreement with Gresham to provide continuity during any transition, or joining District 10 now and allowing Gresham to join later.
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