#reduced landfill hours

“The administration used non-compliance fines as the reason for cutting services and the need for additional resources, but they have not had any violations since 2011,” said White.

Mayor Arakawa said that the restoration of services would be implemented immediately, and that he would be submitting a new budget amendment early next year, after the election had passed, to avoid any further “political agendas” and “bickering.”

Committee Chair Mike White called the services “vital”, and claims funds to maintain holiday trash pick-up and restore landfill hours are there. He has prioritized the item, and is seeking an explanation of why the services were cut.