Illegal Dumping and Neighborhood Cleanups

Expressed frustration over uncleaned vacant properties and trash accumulation in neighborhoods, criticizing the lack of mayoral walk-throughs in certain areas.

Highlighted volunteer cleanup hours along I-890 by One Schenectady and requested permanent physical barriers to stop illegal dumping on city-owned parcels.

Advocated for expanding the city's community composting project to reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

Thanked volunteers for the Wiley Street cleanup, supported permanent barriers and cameras to stop dumping, and praised the Housing Stability Task Force's work.