Public commenter urges clearer Solid Waste low-income exemption process
Gary Morgan of Scottsboro asked the commission how many residents are exempt from Solid Waste fees and how eligibility is determined, noting "75% of the minimum poverty level is eligible" and urging better public awareness of the process.
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During the public-comment portion of the July 13 meeting, Gary Morgan of Scottsboro raised concerns about Jackson County's Solid Waste policy and how low-income exemptions are administered. Morgan asked how many people are exempt and what methods the county uses to determine eligibility, saying "75% of the minimum poverty level is eligible for hearing of financial status."
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