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City Manager says Arnold Irrigation (junior rights) will shut down; council hears brief status

City of Prineville City Council · July 14, 2026
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Summary

City Manager Steve Forrester reported that Arnold Irrigation, a junior-rights district, will be shutting down irrigation operations; no policy action was taken at the meeting.

City Manager Steve Forrester reviewed recent activity across departments and responded to a question from Councilor Janet Hutchison about other irrigation districts. Forrester said that "Arnold Irrigation is a junior rights district and will be shutting all the way down," indicating a cessation of flow from that district.

The council record does not show further discussion or immediate policy action related to the irrigation shutdown at this meeting. The City Manager's report otherwise covered routine departmental activity.