Trash Fee

Expressed concern that the $5 trash fee would significantly impact her monthly salary.

Expressed concern over the equitability of the $5 trash fee for low-income residents.

Expressed concern over the disproportionate impact of the trash fee on low-income families and seniors in District I.

Advocated for a more equitable trash fee and property tax adjustment rather than flat fees on working-class residents.

Advocating for District B residents, urged council to reconsider the $5 trash fee for low-income communities.

District K resident standing in solidarity against the flat trash fee, urging more progressive revenue solutions.

A public school teacher who supported a progressive tax fee structure where wealthier residents pay more.

Advocated against the proposed flat trash fee and for progressive revenue options to fund public works.

Opposed the proposed monthly trash collection fee and suggested cutting tax abatements for major corporations instead.

Expressed concern that any new trash fee should be progressive and accompanied by ending subsidies for private trash pickups.

Criticized the proposed budget for shifting funds from water and drainage infrastructure to police spending while imposing a flat trash fee.

Questioned how a $5 trash fee will cover staffing and operational shortages in public works and solid waste departments.