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Residents protest plans for over 45 power poles installed in Everett neighborhood
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A proposal to run dozens of electrical lines through a north Everett neighborhood has people in a bit of a power struggle.
One of those involved is Jeff Kelly. As he walks through the streets of his Delta District neighborhood, Kelly worries about the future.
"I foresee less beauty," he said. "Fewer trees. Less greenery. It's another example of not putting people first."
Snohomish County's Public Utility District is planning to build new power lines to meet growing demand. The need tallies 45 to 65 poles, each up to 95-feet tall.
Of the four routes under consideration, all run through the city's Delta or Riverside communities.
People are concerned the size of the project would mean losing land in their yards, and toppling trees that in some cases include children's tree forts in the working class neighborhood.
READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/everett/neighbors-protest-planned-power-poles-in-everett/281-6aae0290-b624-45c5-a4f8-e25f5c8356fd