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FW: Styrofoam
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From: Mike harkness [maiito:slowaterdog @vahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 7:09 AM
To: E -mail Council Website
Subject: Styrofoam
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
I am writing to urge your support of a styrofoam ban for our city.
JUN 01 2015 '
COUNCIL MEETING: CCP U2
ITEM NO: PH, I ____
I am thrilled at the prospect of our city once again leading the charge on health and environmental issues. I see many
businesses in town using styrofoam for all food served, not just take out. What a waste.
While I realize there are some concerns from merchants about the cost, it seems to me we have an excellent model to
follow with our plastic bag ordinance: A customer can choose to bring their own container for no extra charge, or the
vendor can charge a small fee for an environmentally friendly container to cover the cost. Customers that don't have
leftovers pay nothing, and are not penalized for increased vendor costs.
Thank you for your service, and your attention in this matter.
Regards,
Michael Harkness