Recycling contract

Opposed the recycling contract, calling it a self-serving tax-like fee on people who didn't vote for it, and said his garbage bill is up 60% since IV Waste; asked that those who want recycling pay for it individually.

Strongly supported the contract, calling it the deal of the century and noting young professionals value sustainability; urged councilmembers to promote participation in their districts.

Opposed, citing her 24-hour social media poll with 346 votes showing 80% against the fee, and pointed to the free Jefferson Parish drop-off site on David Drive as an alternative.

Supported the ordinance wholeheartedly, comparing recycling to libraries and parks everyone pays for, and said anyone can recycle by simply asking for a cart.

Opposed the process, not recycling itself — the contract wasn't competitively bid — and estimated it will take $3.5 million out of residents' pockets over five years.

Ramelli Waste's owner said he'd welcome bidding since he could charge more, stressed he pays half the bin costs and doesn't landfill recycling, and warned the $3 rate is a bargain versus New Orleans' near-$6 rates.

Agreed the Loyola/Pellarin stop sign is unnecessary, urged a traffic study, and voiced support for renewing the $3/month Romelli recycling contract at next week's meeting.