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North Bend council affirms pro-development stance while weighing Port of Coos Bay rail and bridge impacts
Summary
City councilors reiterated support for economic development tied to the Port of Coos Bay project but raised immediate concerns about a rail bridge outage, increased truck traffic and the need for fuller public information on feasibility, jobs and environmental mitigation.
North Bend city councilors used a work session Tuesday to review public materials about Port of Coos Bay railroad operations and discuss potential downtown and waterfront impacts, while residents urged more transparency and skepticism about the port project's economic claims.
Ken Bonetti, a North Bend resident, told the council it would be “unwise and unfair” to support the PCIP without broader public debate and clearer evidence. He said many promoter claims — particularly employment estimates — “have not been substantiated,” and asked the council to examine environmental impacts and effects on neighborhoods along the rail line.
Christine Moffett, chair of the Natural Resources…
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