Solid waste rates

Delivered an unfiltered critique of potholes, closed-door decisions, and misused HUD funds, demanding monthly ward meetings instead of three-minute comment limits.

Asked how the SB 1383 change-in-law costs charged to Burtech were calculated — a question later answered by the company's vice president.

Submitted a formal written protest, objected to Burtech's contract extension without competitive bidding, questioned campaign contributions from the hauler, and described fixed-income struggles with rising Medicare costs.

Asked how Burtech's change-in-law costs under SB 1383 were calculated and passed through to the city.

Opposed the increase as an undue burden on seniors, objected to the Burtech contract extension without competitive bidding, and suggested council members' campaign contributions from Burtech create a conflict.