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Residents complain of snowplow favoritism; staff outlines plow schedule and priorities
Summary
Several residents raised complaints during public comment about inconsistent snowplowing and alleged favoritism. City staff described plow staffing, priority routes, and the trigger-based call-out schedule used during heavy snow.
Public commenters at the Jan. 7 Columbia Falls City Council meeting pressed the council and staff about inconsistent snow-removal practices and alleged favoritism by plow crews.
Matt Hutchinson, identified at the meeting as the commenter who raised the issue, said he had “pictures of it. I have video of it,” and asked whether favoritism explained why some driveways were repeatedly cleared…
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