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Residents urge Shelton officials to enforce laws and clean illegal camps, citing public‑safety and litter concerns
Summary
Several residents told the council during general public comment that illegal homeless camps around Shelton are creating public‑safety problems and heavy litter; speakers asked for enforcement, cleanup and legal action against landowners who allow camps.
Multiple residents addressed the Shelton City Council during the general public‑comment period to urge tougher enforcement and cleanup of illegal homeless encampments they said are harming public safety and quality of life.
Dave Mortensen, who said he was a longtime educator in Shelton, described finding "areas that are 5 feet thick of garbage" and "needles everywhere." He said his group, which he called the Mesa County Cooling…
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