The headlines tell a troubling story about local government in Toledo and in Oregon. “Tensions rise with Toledo City councilmen,” and “Feud erupts between Oregon city councilman and economic development foundation head” are not stories that provide confidence in leadership.

“I don’t go into District 2. Stay out of District 1,” is the message from Councilman John Hobbs III, the representative for District 1 to District 2 Councilman Adam Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is the sponsor of proposed legislation to repeal a 25-year-old ordinance that gives automatic zoning approval to small parcels of land on Bryne Road and Angola Road.

The land was leased by Kott Enterprises to Rocky Ridge Development where spent lime used to clean Toledo drinking water was being buried after sand and clay was extract

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