Gwinnett Buzz

The second of two garbage haulers awarded contracts under Gwinnett’s socialized garbage program has sued Gwinnett County.  Advanced Disposal is seeking “$40 million in damages against the county and the agency that oversaw the operation’s start-up” to cover expenses incurred in ramping-up to serve Gwinnett residents forced by the Board of Commissioners to use Advanced’s services.

While I remain vehemently opposed to the board’s socialistic garbage program, I cannot argue against the suits being brought by Advanced Disposal and Waste Pro.  Love or hate the solid waste ordinance, these businesses made good faith efforts to prepare to fulfill their contracts with the county.  Though I hate that Gwinnett taxpayers will ultimate be on the hook for any settlements or awards in these cases, we only have our county commissioners to blame for foisting this program upon the citizens of Gwinnett.  Their abysmal leadership on this matter should be front of mind when any member of this gang stands for reelection.  Firing them is our best recourse.

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