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Hanford resident asks council to fix chronic flooding on West Grangeville; staff flags storm‑drain fund shortfall
Summary
A Hanford resident described repeated severe flooding at 4111 West Grangeville, urged the city to prioritize drainage work, and staff said the storm‑drain fund is in the negative with a storm‑drain fee increase under consideration.
During the public‑comment portion of the Hanford City Council study session, resident Jordy Nelson asked the council to address recurring flooding at 4111 West Grangeville, describing damage to property and safety risks for pedestrians and people using wheelchairs.
Nelson told the council she has “extreme flooding often up to my knees,” said her driveway and fence are deteriorating, and described short‑term responses by city vacuum trucks that arrive during storms as insufficient for a long‑term fix. She said she first raised the issue with City Manager Mario two years earlier…
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