During a recent government meeting, community member Debbie Camati voiced her concerns regarding rising sewer rates that disproportionately affect vulnerable residents, including her brother, Ron Mila, who is deaf and faces financial challenges. Camati highlighted that Mila does not qualify for senior citizen discounts on sewer rates, which have already increased due to costs associated with a new building in Euclid.

She expressed frustration over the latest proposed 45% hike in sewer rates, arguing that such increases could force her brother out of his home. Camati emphasized the need for the council to explore alternatives to raising rates, suggesting that residents should have a say in decisions that impact their financial stability.

The meeting also featured a lighter moment as a member shared personal anecdotes about historical artifacts in their backyard, including a concrete disc believed to be from an old cottage and a brick from a former amusement park. This juxtaposition of community history and pressing financial issues underscored the diverse concerns of Willowbrook residents.

Camati's appeal for more transparency and community involvement in financial decisions resonated with many, as she urged the council to consider the long-term implications of their fiscal policies on residents' lives.