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Committee advances ordinance creating Metropolitan Department of Waste Services with reporting amendment
Summary
The committee recommended approval of an ordinance to establish a Metropolitan Department of Waste Services (Chapter 10 amendment), approving an amendment adding reporting requirements and expressing support for Director Thurman’s leadership.
The committee voted to recommend approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create the Metropolitan Department of Waste Services.
Council Member Allen moved approval and also moved an amendment that would add reporting requirements. The committee voted unanimously in favor of the amendment. During discussion a councilmember said, "I just want to say again, I'll say it every chance we get, we are excited that this waste, department is finally, being started. We're excited to have Director Thurman in that spot and look forward to, great things happening." The subcommittee had recommended the bill unanimously.
The committee then voted to move the bill as amended. The recorded committee recommendation was 7 in favor, 0 against, 0 not voting.
