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Council hears update on Highway 9 tree and wildfire-safety outreach; members plan legislative engagement
Summary
Council members reported increased legislative attention to tree removal and safety on Highway 9 and discussed drafting a resolution to seek state and county assistance to reduce evacuation risk; staff and members said state legislators and a senator are now engaged.
In committee and commission reports council members updated colleagues on ongoing work related to tree removal and wildfire safety on Highway 9. Staff and council members said a county representative and state legislators have been contacted and that a state senator has become involved, which may give the effort additional traction with Caltrans and state budgeting authorities.
Council members emphasized evacuation risk if Highway 9 becomes impassable during wildfires and discussed preparing a resolution to send to state legislators and the county board of supervisors. One council member said the issue is urgent because “Highway 9 is the only artery” for affected neighborhoods and urged coordinated action and outreach through the cities association.
