A year after homes in Draper literally slid off a cliff, the city is trying to defend its oversight record against angry residents. It’s a messy situation that highlights major questions about how safe our neighborhoods actually are.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Homeowners are facing massive property losses and potential legal battles that could drain city resources for years.
City officials are using this pushback to try and protect the municipal government from legal liability.
The families who lost their homes and life savings are the ones left picking up the pieces.
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