Letters to the Editor on Measure B
Published on 10/30/2022
10/29/22 San Diego Union-Tribune print edition:
We need to do our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet our Climate Action Plan goals. Passing Measure B will allow the City to solicit public input and conduct a cost of service study for waste management, which will likely result in a fee structure used in all other parts of the county. In many places, those who reduce their waste, reuse and repurpose items, put food and yard waste in the compost bin and recycle as much as possible only need to utilize a small black bin, which is charged the least amount.
If Measure B passes, we can have public discussions about how to offset costs for low income residents, and what new services we’d like to see. If it fails, we’re stuck with the same broken system and no options. I choose to vote Yes on Measure B so we can move forward.
Beryl Flom
10/30/22 San Diego Union-Tribune print edition:
There is general consensus that the outdated “People’s Ordinance” should be updated, even among those who oppose Measure B. Unless the ordinance is amended by the people, the City Council is prevented from making meaningful changes to trash service.
Library hours, 911, and recreation centers shouldn't be pitted against waste services that benefit some at the expense of services that benefit all equally. Measure B should be passed for the sake of fairness. For example, why should a fixed income senior in an apartment have to pay for waste hauling separately while another who lives in a home doesn’t pay extra?
My preference would be a fair, separate fee and improvements to trash service, such as free bulky item pickups, composting, and replacement of broken bins. I’m voting yes on Measure B. This is a welcome opportunity to fix an unfair, broken system.
Kim Knox
President
League of Women Voters of San Diego