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Commission debates removing glyphosate from county right-of-way spraying; cost and alternatives cited
Summary
Commissioners debated a proposed amendment to ban glyphosate from right-of-way spraying. Supporters described concerns about the chemical; staff and other commissioners raised cost and operational questions and proposed pilot approaches rather than an immediate countywide ban.
Commissioner Truett introduced an amended resolution asking the commission to exclude glyphosate from county right-of-way spraying programs. The proposed amendment would remove glyphosate (identified in discussion as a broad-spectrum product often used in county vegetation control) from the list of chemicals county crews could use.
Discussion focused on alternatives, cost, and program design. Finance and maintenance staff said replacement products and mixes could…
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