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Bullhead City council leaves Yale Drive river access open after hourslong public debate
Summary
After nearly three hours of public testimony, the Bullhead City Council declined to close the Yale Drive river access, leaving access unchanged and directing staff to explore maintenance and enforcement measures.
A divided but ultimately indecisive council left the storm-drain corridor at Yale Drive open after hearing hours of public comment on Aug. 18.
Assistant City Manager Travis Pruitt presented the item to the council, saying residents reported competing concerns: some described homeless encampments, drug use and vandalism at the corridor adjacent to 577 Riverfront Drive, while others said the easements have historically provided public river access and recreation. Pruitt said the council could keep the access open, close it and require fencing, or table the matter for further study.
Dozens of residents spoke during the public-comment period. Richard…
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