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Pesticide spraying near schools

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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.

Public comments (5)

ConcernedKaren CameronSep 29, 2026

Described a four-hour shelter-in-place at McKinnon Elementary after pesticide spray-day notifications and asked the council to work with her on changing state law; noted Change.org wants to partner on a petition.

City Council — September 29, 2026 · 14:48 →
ConcernedKaren CameronSep 15, 2026

Reported 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. fumigation with restricted pesticides near McKinnon Elementary and called for changing the quarter-mile school buffer law.

City Council — September 15, 2026 · 13:00 →
ConcernedKaren CameronAug 18, 2026

Detailed pesticide applications near University Park and McKinnon schools, urging quarter-mile buffer zones and use of spray-day notifications.

City Council — August 18, 2026 · 12:57 →
ConcernedKaren CameronAug 4, 2026

Reported 50+ pesticide notifications near University Park School since May, said the Ag Commissioner admitted it's peak season, and urged the council to act to protect students and residents.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 28:02 →
ConcernedKaren CameronJun 2, 2026

Reported respiratory illness she links to methyl bromide spraying near her home and urged the council to track pesticide notifications near schools.

City Council — June 2, 2026 · 13:31 →