Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents ask Macomb County to delay vote on solid‑waste plan amendment, citing lack of clarity
Summary
A resident urged the Macomb County Board of Commissioners to postpone a vote on a solid‑waste management plan amendment, saying posted materials were incomplete and largely reflected Waste Management's lobbying; commissioners stressed the multi‑step approval process and encouraged municipal engagement.
Connie Jones, a Richmond resident, told the Macomb County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 19 that the amendment to the county’s solid‑waste management plan should be postponed because the version posted online is "confusing and incomplete," and has prevented meaningful public review. "Why is Waste Management determining our future?" Jones asked, urging a delay so residents can read the full plan and ask informed questions.
Commissioner Howard, speaking later during committee…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
