Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance

Supervisors to huddle Tuesday with legal team to consider possible legal implications

Linn hazardous pipeline ordinance
Patricia Booth speaks to the Linn County board of supervisors Dec. 12 regarding a proposed ordinance that would impose setbacks from hazardous material pipelines in the county. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first reading of a new ordinance that would impose mandatory setbacks from private hazardous material pipelines in the county, but signaled the ordinance could undergo significant changes as they seek advice from the county’s legal team. At the end of a […]

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