An article posted on the Oregon Public Broadcasting website takes a look at the future of the Umatilla Chemical Depot land.
Here’s an excerpt:
After years of negotiations, locals are cautiously optimistic that much of the depot’s land will soon be back in local control.
Dr. David Drotzman is the mayor of the nearby town of Hermiston. Hundreds of people from the neighboring community worked at the depot when it was in operation, and a lot of those jobs are gone.
“Were those some good paying jobs? Absolutely,” he said. “And have they been replaced with the same level of jobs? Maybe, maybe not.”
He’s eager to see new development.
Visit the OPB website to read the full article.
