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Residents and commissioners raise concerns about tribal fiber work after sinkholes, alleged property damage
Summary
Commissioners and a resident reported sinkholes and trenching tied to a tribal fiber‑optic project; staff said contractors are required to pothole utilities and that on‑site oversight and escalation protocols exist, while residents asked for records on encroachment permits and easement rights.
At the Feb. 4 meeting, commissioners and a resident described damage and safety worries connected to a tribal fiber‑optic installation in Needles and asked staff to monitor contractor activity and clarify legal rights around utility easements.
A commissioner reported a sinkhole found at a property line and asked staff to monitor the tribal contractor’s trenches. A resident told the commission she encountered a masked contractor who would not answer questions about how far work would encroach on private lots; she said she recently paid for a new septic system and feared damage to her water…
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