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Residents urge Erie council to slow mineral-rights talks, demand public forums
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the Erie Town Council to halt or slow consideration of selling or leasing town mineral rights, raised potential property-value and water-use impacts tied to nearby drilling proposals, and asked for transparent, public meetings; council members said any decision will include a public hearing.
Several residents used the councils public-comment period to press elected officials for transparency and public forums on possible sale or leasing of the towns mineral rights and the prospect of new oil-and-gas activity.
Shannon Milliken, introduced by the clerk, told the council she was speaking about "the fear that residents of color in your town have expressed regarding ICE activity," and urged officials to publicly acknowledge those fears and issue a statement affirming that "all families in Erie deserve to be seen, safe, and supported." She asked for a proclamation or public statement that would signal the councils commitment to inclusivity.
Homeowner Steve Drew said offers from companies such…
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