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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011223 FW_ Technology & PRA_OPMA _ Holidays _ Compost Procurement ________________________________ From: MRSC Weekly Insights Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:04:41 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Technology & PRA/OPMA | Holidays | Compost Procurement ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. 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