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Residents press DeSoto council on trash, bulk pickup and code enforcement; city says policy review underway
Summary
Multiple residents told the DeSoto City Council that recent changes to trash and brush collection and code enforcement have reduced service levels and left debris uncollected; city staff said they are reevaluating the brush/bulk policy and will publicize any changes.
Several residents ordered three minutes each at the City of DeSoto's Aug. 4 meeting to urge the council to restore or revise trash, bulk and brush pickup policies and to strengthen code enforcement. Speakers described missed or partial pickups, a perceived decline in proactivity from code officers and concerns about a contractor's performance.
Why it matters: Residents said trash and bulk-collection practices affect neighborhood appearance, public health perceptions and residents' willingness to remain in DeSoto. Multiple speakers called for the city to rescind the current contract with Republic or to return to a prior pickup schedule.
What residents said: Diane Kendrick Hawkins…
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