(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron says littering and illegal dumping has been and continues to be a significant issue across the entire county. He is trying to raise fines for first time offenders to $500 and $1,000 for second offenses.
Ketron addressed the Public Works Committee (2/3/2021) and asked for their permission to take the issue before the full commission. The current fine is $50 for a first time offense, and he hopes to jump the fine to $500.
The county mayo ...