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Public raises funding, staffing and public‑input concerns during fire district hearing
Summary
At the Jan. 21 hearing, unnamed public commenters and commissioners discussed funding, staffing levels, infrastructure needs, and whether the city had gathered adequate public input about the Oregon Fire Protection District's proposed riverfront addition.
During the public hearing on Jan. 21, multiple members of the public addressed the Planning Commission with concerns related to the Oregon Fire Protection District's variance request. Commenters raised funding questions for the proposed addition, current and projected staffing levels for the department, the expected lifespan of the expansion, and potential infrastructure requirements tied to the project.
Speakers also questioned whether relocating the fire department had been fully evaluated and whether the city had sought sufficient public input on a project affecting riverfront property. Commissioners discussed those themes during deliberations, noting the value of protecting riverfront parcels and weighing future community growth when considering zoning variances.
