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Public commenters urge city to pursue a $1M grant and raise concerns about long-term trash contract
Summary
In public comment, a vendor urged the city to apply for a state Prop 64-related grant with an imminent deadline; another resident alleged that the Athens trash contract and campaign contributions have left Covina residents paying higher trash rates, and other speakers promoted community events.
Several public commenters used the council meeting to press the city on grants, contracts and community events.
Jesse Phoenix, representing a public-safety technology firm, said a Board of State and Community Corrections grant tied to cannabis legalization was available for up to $1,000,000 and urged the city to apply before the March 30, 3 p.m. deadline. "There is a grant ... up to $1,000,000 that the city has not…
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