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Roads, transfer station and noxious-weed staff warn of heavy cleanup season and staffing strains

Marion County Commission · May 4, 2026
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Summary

Road-and-bridge and noxious-weed staff told commissioners that chemical prices have risen, crews are short-handed, and cleanup season will be lengthy following storm damage; commissioners discussed overtime, borrowing equipment, and potential drone or aerial spraying contractors.

Staff from the county’s road-and-bridge and noxious-weed operations gave an operational update describing a demanding cleanup season following severe weather, recent chemical-price increases, and ongoing staffing shortages.

The weed supervisor said certain chemicals—identified in the discussion as 'Loval'—had increased substantially in price since the start of…

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