Add Voter Approval to City-Organize Collection Process -

Arguments

"In this year’s general election, voting in favor of ballot questions 1 and 2 would mean taking a giant step backward. Bloomington residents would be left negotiating individually for this utility and, worse, would need to contend with many more trucks in our neighborhoods throughout the week.", in opposition to Add Voter Approval to City-Organize Collection Process (Learn more)

"When Mayor Gene Winstead announced plans for the new organized collection program in 2016, I thought it was a brilliant and well-thought-out plan. This system allows all licensed haulers to continue operating in Bloomington, each in a specific territory on its scheduled weekday, while residents enjoy the convenience of having the city administer the program. Best of all, each neighborhood is serviced by just three trucks on its scheduled trash day each week.", in opposition to Add Voter Approval to City-Organize Collection Process (Learn more)

"We think we all should be allowed to decide who we do business with and what price we pay, simply put, we just want to ensure Bloomington, MN, City Council Members don't decide who our Garbage Hauler should be. We believe, as citizens we should have the opportunity to vote on such a large issue as Organized Collection of our Trash.", in support of Add Voter Approval to City-Organize Collection Process (Learn more)

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