Council approves ongoing 50% low‑income solid waste rate relief program
Summary
The council approved a two‑year solid waste collection rate relief program that gives qualifying customers a 50% reduction based on 185% of the federal poverty level; Centro Cultural and local haulers will handle qualifications and implementation; Council President Godinez Valencia abstained.
City Manager Peter Brandom presented a two‑year program that would provide qualifying customers a 50% reduction in solid waste collection rates, with eligibility determined at 185% of the federal poverty level. The proposal differs from one‑time bill credits by offering an ongoing rate reduction for qualifying customers.
Brandom said customer qualification would be handled by partners including Evergreen Disposal, Hillsboro Garbage Disposal and Centro Cultural; Council President Angeles Godinez Valencia expressed support for the relief but disclosed a relationship with Centro Cultural and abstained from the vote. The resolution passed 3-0 with one abstention.
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