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Tualatin
Public Safety

Stafford Road transmission lines

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Opposed (8)

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Last discussed Jan 26, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedEd WagnerJan 26, 2026

Co-organizer of Save Stafford Road; said the poles violate the scenic road designation and asked the council to file an injunction to stop construction during the LUBA appeal.

City Council Meeting · 7:33 →
OpposedKelly BartholomewJan 26, 2026

Co-organizer of Save Stafford Road; described the urban reserve history and IGAs and warned the cities are losing their seat at the table if they don't defend the agreement.

City Council Meeting · 7:33 →
OpposedWanda LichtenbergJan 26, 2026

Longtime resident who described fire risk, lack of water service, and the removal of 250 trees for the project.

City Council Meeting · 14:26 →
OpposedJim WalkerJan 26, 2026

Asked the city to intercede, citing safety rules limiting residential lines to 35 kV, single-access driveways, and fast-moving wildfire risk toward Tualatin.

City Council Meeting · 18:07 →
OpposedKeith OkerstromJan 26, 2026

Made a personal appeal to preserve Stafford Road's scenic character and asked the council to use the IGA as a tool.

City Council Meeting · 21:56 →
OpposedJoe RattiJan 26, 2026

Cited his utility industry background, questioned the poles' voltage capacity, and urged the council to intervene; also asked when the county notified the city.

City Council Meeting · 26:06 →
OpposedLynn VandermolenJan 26, 2026

Save Stafford Road member who cited 30-40% property value losses, fire response delays, and PGE's refusal to consider an I-205 routing.

City Council Meeting · 29:31 →
OpposedSusan VandenbergJan 26, 2026

Four poles on her property will be replaced with transmission lines about 70 feet from her home and deck.

City Council Meeting · 33:43 →