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Residents raise PFAS and water-infrastructure concerns; council hears federal funding options and limits for Hope Village
Summary
At the Jan. 9 meeting residents and council discussed water-quality concerns, the city's aging water system and whether federal housing funds could support permanent facilities at Hope Village.
Residents used the Jan. 9 constituent-comments period and subsequent workshop questions to press the council on water quality, the city’s aging system and options for funding Hope Village and other housing-related infrastructure.
Senator Jeff Wilson (19th Legislative District) told the council he wants better coordination between the city’s federal and state lobbying efforts. "We're here to serve you," Wilson said during public comment; he encouraged the council to keep lines of communication open with state legislators as the 105-day state legislative session began.
Karen Bergquist, a longtime resident, raised concerns about a series of state bills she had seen filed that relate to immigration enforcement and water…
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