Residents raise concerns about bright LED streetlight; council asks utility to test shielding
Residents asked the council to dim or redirect a recently converted LED streetlight near Westfir City Hall; Lane Electric opened a work order and installed a shield for testing while the council emphasized public-safety considerations.
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A citizen requested the council consider turning off or redirecting a bright streetlight at Pole V14 R13 near West Oak Bridal, saying the light change after conversion to LED had created new light intrusion on nearby homes. Council reported contacting Lane Electric, which said the fixture was converted from sodium to LED in March 2025 and that it would open a work order to test dimming, shielding, or reorientation before any council vote to remove the light.
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