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Commissioners approve letter opposing state wildfire-hazard map draft
Summary
Morrow County commissioners approved a letter to state officials outlining county concerns with a proposed statewide wildfire-hazard map and urging changes; the board directed staff to transmit the letter and monitor legislative movement on the issue.
Morrow County commissioners approved a letter expressing county concerns about the state’s draft wildfire‑hazard map and asked staff to transmit the letter to state officials and legislators.
County staff reviewed the background: the draft map depicts wildfire risk across wide portions of the state in a way some local residents and officials say could have unintended consequences for insurance rates and property requirements. Staff told the board that state and local legislators have raised concerns and that some changes are expected during the legislative session.
The board voted to approve the county letter and directed staff to follow up with legislators and state agencies; the motion passed by voice vote. Commissioners said the letter was intended to be a concise summary of county concerns and practical steps the state could take in response rather than a long technical submission.
Staff will monitor legislative activity and any state response to the county’s correspondence.
