Mayor Wilder doesn’t like bringing in his trash cans either

For once we agree with Doug Wilder. The Mayor came out against the $50 fine for failing to bring-in trash cans/recycling bins by 7am the day after pickup, which was recently passed by city council. “These fines are exorbitant and nothing more than another form of taxation; as such, they are an unlawful use of the […]

For once we agree with Doug Wilder. The Mayor came out against the $50 fine for failing to bring-in trash cans/recycling bins by 7am the day after pickup, which was recently passed by city council.

“These fines are exorbitant and nothing more than another form of taxation; as such, they are an unlawful use of the City’s taxing authority and cannot be applied to residents in a fair and consistent manner,” the Mayor said.

Read the Mayor’s full press release after the jump.

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