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Carson City approves fuel-reduction contract despite public concerns about controlled burns
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to approve a fuel-reduction contract with Tahoe/Douglas fire partners after public comment raised questions about weather contingencies and work on private property.
Carson City’s Board of Supervisors approved a fuel‑reduction contract with regional fire partners on Jan. 6, 2025, voting 4–1 to authorize the agreement intended to reduce wildfire fuels in and near the city.
The item, listed as agenda item 9A, drew public comment about controlled‑burn safety and contract language before supervisors voted. Supervisor White cast the lone no vote, saying he objects to work taking place on private property.
The contract is a grant‑funded arrangement with regional fire partners referenced in the meeting as involving Carson City, Tahoe and Douglas Fire Protection entities (referred to in the discussion as TDFPD). During public…
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