San Jose is confronting the pervasive issue of abandoned shopping carts, with an estimated 2,000 retrieved annually. Mayor Matt Mahan has advocated for reform to boost public trust and improve city appearance. Current regulations require retailers to submit plans for cart management but lack effective collection measures. Despite citations issued for noncompliance, the city struggles with costs and logistics of managing retrieved carts. A potential cost recovery initiative poses challenges due to regulatory constraints, emphasizing the need for a better enforcement strategy to mitigate this urban blight.
San Jose leaders are exploring police reforms and a potential cart retrieval program to tackle the issue of abandoned shopping carts that undermine public confidence in the city.
Mayor Mahan emphasized the necessity of addressing the cart problem to maintain compliance with stormwater regulations and to combat public perceptions of blight.
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