Politics & Government

Proposal Seeks To Improve Cleanup Of Abandoned Shopping Carts In California

"My bill eliminates blight and creates incentives for retailers to collaborate. with local governments," Sen. Cortese said in a statement.

(CBS Bay Area)

March 25, 2025

A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.

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State Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) announced Monday that he introduced Senate Bill 753, a measure that is also being backed by officials in the Bay Area's largest city, including Mayor Matt Mahan.

"My bill eliminates blight and creates incentives for retailers to work collaboratively with local governments," Cortese said in a statement.

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