And what will it take to get serious about cleaning it up?
for its response to illegal dumping that some say has been discriminatory against Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, such as Kashmere Gardens. It’s a problem that’s vexed multiple administrations and burdened neighborhoods for decades where the patterns of policy and development have left more vacant lots, more absentee landlords and more incinerators and public dumps than in wealthier, whiter neighborhoods. Another “trinity” that encourages illegal dumping.
After cleaning up the piles, he plans to install cameras. Next time someone tries to dump, he’ll call the police. told us in an emailed statement. The budget is only about to get more strained as one-time, pandemic-era dollars dwindle. Turner hasin the past and other council members have argued that the city should sort out its general fund budget before resorting to fees for core services.
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