Council hears concerns about Mill Creek encampment and downstream public-safety risks

Jul 9, 2025

Councilors raised health and fire-safety concerns about a homeless encampment in a creek dip near the Woodburn route, noting human waste and recurring fires; Administrator Wade said parts of the property are Union Pacific-owned and staff are coordinating with Union Pacific and Marion County.

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A councilor raised safety and public-health worries during the July 8 meeting about a homeless encampment located in a creek dip along the roadway toward Woodburn, saying human waste and occasional fires there could pose downstream risks for Hubbard residents.

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