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Mayor Brandon Scott held the first meeting of the Sisson Street Task Force to discuss strategies for the future of the Sisson Street Drop Off Center. During the meeting, which took place on October 20, task force members elected Councilwoman Odette Ramos as the chair of the task force. “I am honored to work with local residents and stakeholders in the area to make sure we account for environmental, safety, and working conditions when working through this important decision,” Councilwoman Odette Ramo said. ALSO READ | Deputy Mayor Kahlil Zaeid stated the Sisson Street transfer station has been a vital part of the community’s waste management system, and this task force will help to examine the needs of the city, the waste management system, as well as the surrounding communities. “This is about meeting the needs of our residents, protecting our DPW workers, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of our neighborhoods and environment. I’m confident that we’re in good hands with the task force,” Mayor Brandon Scott said. During the meeting, members of the task force also developed a meeting schedule, which will include public testimony during some of these meetings and hear from stakeholder groups invited by the task force. The meetings are scheduled for the following dates: October 27 at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers - public testimony will be received November 10 at 7:00 P.M., Curran Room at City Hall November 24 December 8 December 22 “I am grateful to all of the members of this task force for participating in this process, which will help us determine the future of the Sisson Street site,” Mayor Brandon Scott said. To provide any feedback on the Sisson Street Drop Off Center, the task force asks you to contact Chair Odette Ramos, , and Dana Moore, Mayor’s Office, .
