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Troutdale resident urges ban on backyard burning, council suggests options and follow-up
Summary
A Troutdale resident asked the council to ban backyard burning and fire pits after reporting smoke-related health impacts; councilors referred options including petitions, city staff follow-up and mediation.
A resident who identified herself as Christine told the Troutdale City Council she wants the city to ban backyard burning and fire pits, saying smoke from a neighbor’s fire pit caused headaches and asthma attacks for her and her cat.
Christine told the council she had spoken with Multnomah County elections staff and Creston Fire Department staff and had left a voicemail from a firefighter explaining that county and state burn-day rules limit what fire officials can…
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