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Ward 5 resident tells Aberdeen council tent encampment behind her home caused damage, health problems; mayor offers follow‑up
Summary
A Ward 5 resident described property damage, pest infestations and repeated respiratory illness she attributes to a nearby tent encampment during public comment on Jan. 22; library staff also promoted free digital services and on‑site WorkSource hours.
During the public‑comment period at the Jan. 22 Aberdeen City Council meeting, Kimberly McCollum of Ward 5 said a tent encampment near her property on F Street had damaged her home, introduced pests and caused repeated illness.
"They're destroying my house, literally. They're ripping my fence off my house. They're putting trash behind my house. They're smoking under my windows," McCollum said.…
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