KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. —Klamath County has officially purchased a motel and RV park, in Klamath Falls. The move has some people who live there nervous. NBC5 News first told you about the county’s efforts last month. While the county is hoping to use the space to house people in need, some residents at the Oregon 8 Motel & RV Park are upset.
“We don’t want to move and we don’t understand why they can’t accommodate us,” said Chris Alexander, RV park resident.
Despite some residents like Chris Alexander being against the decision, Klamath County Commissioners went through with the purchase of the Oregon 8 Motel and RV Park Thursday. The county says the facility, located along Highway 97, will house people who have recently been incarcerated, impacted by wildfires, contracted COVID-19, or veterans who have become homeless.