Clinton landfill opponents want second referendum

CLINTON – Opponents of a proposed chemical waste landfill want DeWitt County voters to give their opinions on a second referendum, this one specifically asking county board members to reverse earlier approval of the project.

The referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot was added at the request of the WATCH opposition group, headed by Matthew Varble of Clinton.

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