It doesn’t belong under major trail

The Snohomish County Parks Department has stated it’s unsafe to run the pipeline under the Centennial Trail, and does not want it there. But the County Council has gone along with the deal as long as the pipeline company agrees to fund two miles of the Centennial Trail.

The pipeline, according to the Parks Department, has agreed to pay a large franchise fee, plus so much per year. After looking at all the original information, the pipeline was to be laid in an existing utility easement, along Highway 92. It was then moved to the Centennial Trail, where it has been dormant for years. Why it was pulled off of Highway 92 is anyone’s guess. The main reason for the change was because it’s cheaper for the pipeline company, which does not want to pay for the flaggers, and dealing with the traffic.

Is this any reason to jeopardize people’s lives? The Snohomish County Council should use its legal team to fight for the people to have a safer Centennial Trail. Say no to the gas pipeline on the Centennial Trail. Call County Council members Jeff Sax and John Koster.

Lake Stevens

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