Despite garbage concerns, assessment increase approved

Commission also tentatively OK’d 3.9% tax jump.

Columbia County resident Matthew Hare said the county’s blended rate approach to the solid waste contract ‘makes zero sense.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia County resident Matthew Hare said the county’s blended rate approach to the solid waste contract ‘makes zero sense.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Despite some objections from residents during the final hearing Thursday night, the cost of garbage pickup in Columbia County is going up.

The Columbia County Commission unanimously approved the solid …