Bet that got your attention. :-) :-)
OK..........recently the City of Shawnee had a task force look at trash recycling. The info about that, and their final report is located here:
http://www.cityofshawnee.org/cityclerk/recycling_task_force.html
Apparently, some folks in town are under the impression that decisions have already been made. Not true. City staff is now doing their research based on the info contained in the task force's report. There will still be more public meetings along with public input. The city issued a press release concerning that, and it can be accessed here:
http://www.cityofshawnee.org/cityclerk/press_release.html
Some folks around town apparently feel like they have been "left out of the loop". For those folks all I can say is ya need to attend council and committee meetings. Read the various info items posted on the city's web site
http://www.cityofshawnee.org/ or even subscribe to the city's email list
https://www.cosweb.cityofshawnee.org/WEB/listserv.nsf
And last but not least, get out on election days and vote. Especially for local elections. The elected folks at the city, county and state level have more of an effect on our daily lives and yet those elections draw the least number of voters.
Now, with regards to the trash recycling. One of the current city council reps, Kevin Straub has taken a unique approach. He has set up a "petition site" where folks can "sign" his on line petition if they agree with his views on this subject. That is located at
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Shawnee-Trash-Choice
Any long term readers of this blog know that I am not a fan of Mr Straub's. But in this case I must compliment him on setting up a site where folks can voice their opinions. That is what a democracy is about. Just like this blog. Ya gotta open your mouth. One thing, even though it is an "on line petition", it does not meet the requirements for a legal petition. Again though, it does afford folks an opportunity to have their say. And yes, somebody can set up another one taking an opposing view. Or they can set up a blog. Or an on line forum which allows for interactive debate. The choices are out there. Use them, regardless of what your stance is. Attend meetings, public hearings.....don't just say "how did that happen?"
For the record: I personally feel that any company that can provide appropriate trash hauling and recycling services to the community should have the ability to compete for the consumer's dollar. It concerns me that some folks want to see a single source provider.
Whatever your feelings are, exercise your right to express them..........get involved.........don't sit on the sidelines.
