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Recycling Reimbursement Program Termination
The county wants to end its municipal recycling reimbursement grant program, concluding the money just reimbursed cities' existing costs without improving participation. Funds would shift to alternative waste diversion programs.
1 mentionLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
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Mangrove code update and appeal rights
The updated mangrove ordinance moves appeals from the elected commission path to special magistrates. Commissioner Scott objected to narrowing citizens' direct appeal rights, but staff cited technical complexity and past court losses.
1 mentionLast discussed Feb 17, 2026