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Resident raises alarm about proposed National Guard site near Truck Town, urges public comment

City of North Bend City Council · November 6, 2025
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Summary

A North Bend resident told the council he was surprised to find about 25 acres in an MDNS and master-plan materials proposed for National Guard use near Truck Town and expressed environmental and safety concerns. He urged residents to submit comments before the MDNS deadline and attend a Nov. 13 hearing.

Michael Thomas told the Nov. 4 City Council meeting he was "stunned" to find language in the master plan and MDNS indicating about 25 acres near Truck Town could be used by the National Guard. Thomas said he supported appropriate commercial development in the area but objected to locating a National Guard facility next to residential neighborhoods, a truck stop…

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