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Residents, local group urge Vernon County to oppose landfill expansion
Summary
Three residents and a local group urged the board to oppose a proposed landfill expansion. Flo Sandock of Viroqua Plastic Free and Town of Webster representative Tom Lukkens specifically voiced opposition; concerns about long-term environmental impacts were raised during public comment.
During the public comment period at the Sept. 18 Vernon County Board meeting, multiple speakers urged the board to oppose a proposed landfill expansion. Flo Sandock of Viroqua Plastic Free said the county should "think long term" and expressed opposition to both expansion and operation of the landfill. Tom Lukkens of the Town of Webster also rose to voice opposition.
David Stouvenel of DeSoto raised broader concerns alleging drug smuggling and institutional discrimination, though his remarks were separate from the landfill issue. The board did not take formal action on the landfill during the Sept. 18 meeting; public comment was recorded for the minutes and the topic may appear on a future agenda if the board elects to act.
Speakers during audience to visitors included local residents and a state representative spoke on a separate resolution; the landfill remarks were part of the public comment record rather than a formal agenda item.
