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Council sets April 20 hearing on proposed Northwest Natural Gas franchise after debate over term length
Summary
Council voted unanimously to set a public hearing April 20, 2026, on a proposed nonexclusive 10-year franchise for Northwest Natural Gas to use city rights of way; councilors debated whether the term should be longer and asked staff to provide more background at the hearing.
At Monday—s meeting Deputy City Manager Rob Ferrier presented a draft nonexclusive franchise agreement that would authorize Northwest Natural Gas to construct, maintain and operate gas infrastructure within Battle Ground—s rights of way.
Ferrier said the agreement largely follows the prior 1994 arrangement and…
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