Comments on: Simi Landfill – Should they Expand? http://www.votesimivalley.com/2008/11/simi-landfill-should-they-expand/ Rock the Vote in Simi Valley Elections Wed, 18 May 2011 15:30:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Debbie D http://www.votesimivalley.com/2008/11/simi-landfill-should-they-expand/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Debbie D Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:44:28 +0000 http://www.votesimivalley.com/?p=141#comment-111 So, what is next? Any new news about stopping the expansion? I've heard nothing new since the 'Something Stinks' postcard! So, what is next? Any new news about stopping the expansion? I’ve heard nothing new since the ‘Something Stinks’ postcard!

]]> By: Mike http://www.votesimivalley.com/2008/11/simi-landfill-should-they-expand/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Mike Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:28:12 +0000 http://www.votesimivalley.com/?p=141#comment-48 Hi Barbra, If they planned to use their land as a tire burning plant, then sure... more people, including me, would have an issue. But they're not. We had this discussion that evening and I think it's probably clear to you that I don't know everything I need to know to take a formal position. But I can promise you that I'll take the tour and listen with objectivity. I'll run it all past you as well. I'm hoping to put together a video on this. Hi Barbra,

If they planned to use their land as a tire burning plant, then sure… more people, including me, would have an issue. But they’re not.

We had this discussion that evening and I think it’s probably clear to you that I don’t know everything I need to know to take a formal position. But I can promise you that I’ll take the tour and listen with objectivity. I’ll run it all past you as well. I’m hoping to put together a video on this.

]]> By: barbra http://www.votesimivalley.com/2008/11/simi-landfill-should-they-expand/comment-page-1/#comment-45 barbra Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:33:36 +0000 http://www.votesimivalley.com/?p=141#comment-45 Mike,The landfill isn't going anywhere.  I do oppose the expansion for several reasons, one being that aged old questions, why should the City of Simi Valley take in garbage from San Fernando,San Bernando and points beyond.  Have you seen the EIR questions that the Task Force submitted to the County?  There are a lot of questions still needing to be addressed.The County of Ventura will benefit most from this expansion, the 3 million dollars a year they get from WM goes directly to their General Fund...if this expansion is approved, it could double to $6 Million so you can understand why they will probably support this decision. The City of Simi Valley currently gets $260,000.   In your comments you make the statement, WM owns the land so who are we to tell them what they can and cannot do? Gee, what if they want to start a tire burning plant, or a manure processing plant? The bigger question is why do you want Irvine, San Diego, San Bernando's garbage? It makes NO sense. These other cities are closing their dumps to bring their trash here. The response to my mailer "Something Stinks" has been a big hit. My poll on the website is running 10 to 1 in opposition. The only support votes are coming from Texas and Chicago....gee, can't imagine who's headquarters are there. Don't be a pushover on the PR job that Waste will put on when you go for the tour. I've been on the bus ride, and I am telling you they are going to make it sound really rosey.... Mike,The landfill isn’t going anywhere.  I do oppose the expansion for several reasons, one being that aged old questions, why should the City of Simi Valley take in garbage from San Fernando,San Bernando and points beyond.  Have you seen the EIR questions that the Task Force submitted to the County?  There are a lot of questions still needing to be addressed.The County of Ventura will benefit most from this expansion, the 3 million dollars a year they get from WM goes directly to their General Fund…if this expansion is approved, it could double to $6 Million so you can understand why they will probably support this decision. The City of Simi Valley currently gets $260,000.   In your comments you make the statement, WM owns the land so who are we to tell them what they can and cannot do? Gee, what if they want to start a tire burning plant, or a manure processing plant? The bigger question is why do you want Irvine, San Diego, San Bernando’s garbage? It makes NO sense. These other cities are closing their dumps to bring their trash here.
The response to my mailer “Something Stinks” has been a big hit. My poll on the website is running 10 to 1 in opposition. The only support votes are coming from Texas and Chicago….gee, can’t imagine who’s headquarters are there.
Don’t be a pushover on the PR job that Waste will put on when you go for the tour. I’ve been on the bus ride, and I am telling you they are going to make it sound really rosey….

]]> By: Katie Teague http://www.votesimivalley.com/2008/11/simi-landfill-should-they-expand/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Katie Teague Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:49:06 +0000 http://www.votesimivalley.com/?p=141#comment-40 Mike, I hope you and Barbra contine to keep a spotlight on Waste Management. I live in Camarillo but even I know something doesn't add up and there needs to be total transparency on this issue. Mike, I hope you and Barbra contine to keep a spotlight on Waste Management. I live in Camarillo but even I know something doesn’t add up and there needs to be total transparency on this issue.

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