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Refuse department treatment

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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.

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OpposedWendy FergusonAug 18, 2026

The former refuse superintendent blasted the mayor over the outsourcing attempt, saying he told drivers to ask for 401(k)s because PERS is bad, suggested the female superintendent was a diversity hire, and called the ride-along a campaign photo op. Also said a transfer station already exists at the courtyard, permitted to 500 tons.

City Council - Aug 18, 2026 · 2:00:08 →