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Council presses for utility‑cut ordinance as pothole crews face limits
Summary
Public Works said it has a maximum of three pothole crews and limited equipment redundancy; staff proposed an ordinance to require utilities — including Jackson Water — to complete surface repairs within 7–14 days or explain delays. Council members raised safety concerns at high‑traffic locations and asked for cost estimates for additional crews.
Council members pressed Public Works on how pothole and drainage work is assigned and whether the department has the staffing to meet demand.
"Right now, we're at a max of 3 crews, just to do potholes," Public Works Director Lorenzo Anderson said, adding that equipment failures can remove a crew from service. Anderson said the department…
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