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Public commenters warn that proposed incinerator, homelessness policies and tax equalization could harm tourism and residents

5716046 · September 4, 2025
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Public commenters urged legislators to consider environmental impacts of a proposed trash incinerator on tourism, asked for continued action on homelessness and highlighted changes in town equalization rates affecting local tax bases.

During the public comment period, residents urged the legislature to consider environmental and economic consequences of proposed industrial projects and to continue work on homelessness services and property-assessment concerns.

Star Hesse, a resident, urged legislators to review a public presentation and reporting on so-called "forever chemicals" and incinerators. "If you set up…

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