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Residents ask Longview council for buyouts after repeated flooding on Camden Court
Summary
Residents of Camden Court urged the City Council to pursue buyouts for repeatedly flooded homes made uninsurable by persistent drainage problems, saying recent rains and blocked infrastructure have left homes uninhabitable.
Residents of Camden Court told the Longview City Council on July 24 they are seeking a municipal buyout after repeated flooding left some houses uninsurable and structurally damaged.
“I mean, black mold is evident,” resident Steven Thacker said during the public comment period. Thacker told the council water from “blocked up pipes, drains, and so forth” has flooded his home and…
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