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Resident urges accountability after December flooding at Gages Slough
Summary
Steve Sexton told the council that protective measures used in 2021 were not deployed during December 2025 flooding at Gages Slough and asked for accountability from the Dike District and clearer communication to residents.
At the Jan. 22 council meeting, resident Steve Sexton addressed the council during public comment about flooding in December 2025 at Gages Slough. Sexton said protective measures that had been used successfully in 2021 were not deployed during the December event and asked the council to seek accountability from the Dike District and to improve communication with affected residents.
Mayor Bill Aslett noted public comment procedures and provided guidance for submitting written comments. The record shows no immediate council action or formal staff assignment responding to Sexton’s specific request during the meeting; Sexton’s call for accountability remained an outstanding community concern at adjournment.
