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Residents urge council to halt West Trail shoreline alignment; online commenter raises camera-access concerns
Summary
During public comment Covington residents urged the council to abandon the West Trail shoreline alignment along Jenkins Creek to protect water, wildlife and shoreline access; an online commenter also criticized city social media and alleged broad access to 'Flock' cameras.
During the meeting’s first public comment period Anita (a resident) told the council she opposed the planned West Trail shoreline alignment along Jenkins Creek, saying the project threatened water rights and local wildlife. "I'm opposing the ... the West Trail shoreline along the Jenkins Creek," Anita said, adding that she had observed eagles and a spotted owl in the area and worried about protecting remaining natural resources.
An online commenter identified as Behring Schneitsky urged the council to complete the West Trail alignment and criticized the city’s social media communications. Schneitsky also raised questions about camera access, stating on the record: "Flock cameras, you said that only Covington sheriff has access to that... In your minutes, it claims 800 agencies have access to it, and you want more cameras."
Council members acknowledged the comments and said staff would follow up. No action or vote on the West Trail alignment occurred at the meeting; the council’s packet and staff follow-up were referenced as the appropriate next steps for resolving technical or legal questions raised by public commenters.
The comments focused on environmental protection, water rights and surveillance transparency. Council members invited residents to submit more detailed input and indicated staff would return with relevant information in future materials or hearings.
