Open thread: Mayor rolls back stormwater privatization, drops hints.

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On Tuesday, Their Man Mitch received a mandate to continue starving local governments of cash. Meanwhile, City Hall struck a blow against privatization.

New Albany ends stormwater deal, by Daniel Suddeath (News and Tribune)

Environmental Management Corp. will relinquish services for New Albany’s stormwater utility effective Jan. 1.

Mayor Doug England made the announcement during Monday’s City Council meeting, saying the decision will be finalized when the Stormwater Board votes to end the contract at its next meeting scheduled for Nov. 13.

To break the contract, the board will pay EMC $200,000. EMC will continue professional services for the city’s sewer utility despite losing the stormwater agreement …

… Stormwater and Sewer Board Chairman Ron Carroll said EMC had been “falling behind” on duties …

… England opposes privatizing services, saying there could be a review of other contracts, including trash pick-up.

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