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Blue Summit fire chief urges Jackson County coordination on squatters, trash and public safety
Summary
The fire chief for the Inner City Fire District told the Jackson County Intergovernmental Affairs Committee that unincorporated Blue Summit faces squatters, repeated dumping and public-safety hazards; committee members discussed using the Drug Abatement Response Team, municipal nuisance tools and county enforcement coordination.
Chief Clifford, fire chief of the Inner City Fire District, told the Jackson County Intergovernmental Affairs Committee that unincorporated Blue Summit is experiencing persistent problems with squatters, chronic dumping and drug activity and that those conditions are affecting public safety and property values.
"I counted the other day. I've done 16 dead bodies on that property," Chief Clifford said of one lot at 2109 Ashland, adding that the 16 deaths took place over years and that the property continues to host campers and squatters. Clifford described recent incidents this year including at least two deaths tied to squatter sites, an overdose, a trailer fire…
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