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City tackles broken utility poles and holiday trash disruption; transfer station and underground conduit discussed

Panama City Town Hall · January 11, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners reviewed abandoned/broken utility poles and slow telecom responses, discussed a long‑term conduit/undergrounding plan, and addressed a citywide trash pickup disruption over the holidays; staff agreed to explore pole removal and to add a transfer station discussion to the agenda.

Commissioners and staff reviewed widespread storm damage and post‑storm utility problems, including leaning or broken poles and abandoned cables. An unidentified official said FPL has been the most responsive, AT&T somewhat responsive, but some cable providers were slow or absent; one commissioner noted the city may be in litigation with FPL over power…

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