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Clawson DDA debates downtown trash, parking and business concerns after street protests
Summary
Board members discussed a rising downtown trash bill (DDA pays $27,000 annually), illegal dumping patterns and uneven dumpster service; members also debated how to notify and support businesses after protesters used bullhorns on a Saturday morning and followed police notification rules.
At its March meeting the Clawson DDA devoted extended discussion to two operational issues affecting downtown businesses: recurring trash and parking costs, and the impact of street protests on commerce.
On trash and parking, board members said illegal dumping and inconsistent dumpster pickup schedules have driven up service needs. The DDA currently spends roughly $27,000 a year on downtown trash service, a line item the city matches. Members described crowded dumpsters behind several…
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