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Episode Ten - Special Episode - Public Works, Recycling, and Fluoride (3/9/26)
In this special episode, Matt takes a closer look at the March 9 Public Works Committee meeting and two issues that could be headed to full council.First, curbside recycling. The city’s own survey showed strong reported use across all four wards, yet the committee discussion moved quickly toward eliminating the program. This episode breaks down what the survey actually said, how the financial argument was framed, what alternatives were raised in the meeting, and why the discussion felt narrower than it should have.Second, fluoride. A 2024 legal memo from former law director Dickman says…
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