In a move that can only be seen as a conflict of business for the Tupperware-salesman-turned-council-member, Ward 4 Council Member Mike Schneider has proposed an city ordinance banning all use of Rubbermaid products.

"I feel Overland will move forward if we buy all of our necessities, including kitchen gadgets through home party plans," explained Schneider. "It is in the best interests of our city and actually gets people working and making money."

Not all council members are convinced of Schnieder's take on the proposal. "This is an outrage!" exclaimed Ward 3 council member Ken Owensby. "It is apparent that Schneider still has ties to Tupperware and is only acting in his own interest. What next--Sterilite will be banned?!"

Rubbermaid spokesperson could not readily comment. The stunned spokesperson stated the company had never encountered any such measures, even in Tupperware's home city of Orlando.

Rubbermaid is a competing household plastics company based in Huntersville, North Carolina.