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Resident raises concerns about Priority Waste service and warns council on pending millage
Summary
A Livonia resident used public comment time to report litter from a Priority Waste truck and urged caution on a proposed millage, saying local opposition is growing.
During public comment at the Livonia City Council meeting, resident Steve King reported litter left along his street by a Priority Waste recycling truck and asked whether city staff review contractor performance and revisit contracts.
King described seeing a full truck and a crew member leave a trail of litter on his block; he said he picked up about two dozen pieces of trash and that the driver left to dump the load. "Does anybody ride with Priority Waste?" King asked, requesting city oversight and follow‑up where service problems arise.
King also urged the council to delay the planned millage effort, citing national economic uncertainty and local opposition he said he has observed. He told the council he had seen more than 1,100 "no" responses on social media opposing the millage and noted two recent millage failures in nearby communities. Those claims were made during public comment and attributed to King.
The council did not take formal action on either the Priority Waste question or millage strategy during the meeting; King asked for follow‑up from staff and for council members to consider a
