PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ADVANCES EFFORT TO COMBAT ILLEGAL DUMPING

The City Council’s Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a motion introduced by Councilmembers Imelda Padilla and Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and seconded by Councilmember Price, to strengthen the City’s response to illegal dumping.

The motion calls for greater coordination among City departments to identify chronic dumping hotspots, improve enforcement and explore tougher penalties for violators. It also directs departments to report back within 30 days on existing resources and recommendations to strengthen prevention, investigations and prosecution.

To read the full motion, click here.