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Council members press for quick removal of dead trees in city parks
Summary
Council members and staff urged prompt removal of dozens of dead trees across Jackson City parks — citing safety risks to people, blocked access for seniors, and power-line threats — and discussed lower-cost chipping options and public-private partnerships to stretch city resources.
Chair opened the meeting and members moved quickly into a discussion about park safety after multiple speakers flagged large numbers of dead trees in city parks.
A committee member urged immediate action, saying the trees are ‘‘so dead and there are so many of them’’ that they pose three hazards: falling on people, blocking access for senior communities, and toppling power lines that serve roughly 10,000 residents, including a nearby fire station. The member said…
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