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Lakewood passes resolution supporting 10 cent bag fee

The resolution stated that the initiative is in the "best interest of our environment and Lakewood citizens’ long-term health and wellbeing.

Lakewood City Council passed a resolution in support of the county's proposed 10 cent bag increase Monday evening.

Council President Sam O'Leary and council member at-large Tristan Rader introduced a resolution, approved 6-1, that supports Cuyahoga County Council's proposed plastic bag fee, a 10 cent fee for disposable plastic bags.

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The resolution stated that the initiative is in the "best interest of our environment and Lakewood citizens’ long-term health and wellbeing.

In October, Cuyahoga County Council introduced proposal to require stores, 7,000 square feet or larger, to charge 10 cents for each plastic bag.

20171010 MTG AgendaAttach (1) by WKYC.com on Scribd

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