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From:Todd Freeman <br />To:publiccomment <br />Subject:1-27 Council Meeting - Solid Waste Costs <br />Date:Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:08:10 AM <br />You don't often get email from todd@freemanwp.com. Learn why this is important <br />To: council@redwoodcity.org <br />Subject: Protest Against Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases <br /> <br />Dear City Clerk, <br /> <br />I am writing to formally protest the proposed solid waste rate increases recently <br />announced by the City of Redwood City. <br />As a resident who uses a 20-gallon garbage can and actively strives to reduce <br />waste, <br />it is disheartening to see Redwood City publicly encourage composting and then <br />privately penalize those same people with a 26% rate increase. <br /> <br />Over the past three years, the rates for 20-gallon cans have more than doubled. <br /> <br />The city’s consistent rate hikes make it increasingly difficult for residents to trust <br />that their efforts and investments in reducing waste are valued. <br /> <br />I respectfully ask that my protest against this rate increase be recorded and <br />given full consideration by the City Council. <br /> <br />Thank you for your attention to this matter. <br />I look forward to Redwood City taking steps to ensure that utility rates are fair, <br />equitable, and supportive of sustainable practices. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Todd Freeman <br />140 Elwood Street <br />Redwood City, CA 94062