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Residents raise safety and property concerns as County considers 'rail banking' of rights-of-way
Summary
During public comment the Council heard widespread concern from property owners about proposed transfer or 'rail banking' of rail rights-of-way; County Attorney and staff said the State currently holds the rights and the County is being offered the opportunity to assume them, with future hearings to follow.
Dozens of residents told the County Council on March 19 that they oppose transferring or converting former rail rights-of-way for trail use and urged clarification of ownership and access rules.
Multiple residents — identified in the meeting minutes as Dee and George Windsor, Alford Sattoff, Wilson Todd, Lisa Phillips, Eric Windsor, Clark DeLong, Jake Windsor, Sheryl Wilmoth and Brian Nabb —…
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