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Residents urge city to address homelessness and sewer maintenance; staff cites multimillion-dollar cost from flushed wipes
Summary
Public commenters at the Bullhead City Council meeting urged action on homelessness and criticized local nonprofit responses; city wastewater staff warned that nonflushable wipes and debris have led to recurring pump failures and estimated at least $4,050,000 in avoidable taxpayer costs if the problem continues.
Several residents used the meeting’s call to the public to press the council on homelessness and sewer system problems.
John Pettit, representing Church Without Walls, said Catholic Charities turned away multiple people seeking showers and rest and urged city leaders to revisit past proposals to house individuals. Pettit…
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