SWEENY — Whoever takes the Position 4 seat in the Sweeny City Council will stay busy, whether it’s incumbent John Rambo or his challenger, Kelly Fuller.
The city is facing a flood of issues with the water system as residents report a reddish-brown tinted water destroying their clothes, fixtures and appliances. They’re also working on more infra-structure concerns including the EDC’s Industrial Park Road improve-ments and drainage.
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