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Residents, council spar over sharp water and sewer rate increases and public notice
Summary
Multiple Crown Point residents urged clearer notice and relief options after recent water and sewer rate increases discussed at the May 5 city council meeting; councilors and staff said the increases reflect past planning, regulatory orders and outside supplier price spikes.
Several Crown Point residents told the City Council on May 5 that recent water and sewer rate increases were poorly communicated and will cause financial hardship for seniors and fixed‑income households.
The most pointed comments came during the public comment period, where Bill Banham, 1275 West 96th Court, said his combined water and sewer bill rose about 52% and asked why the city had not pursued alternatives such as bonding. "My bill went up 52% if you count the 2 together," Banham told the council. He said some neighbors on fixed incomes face severe hardship and asked what the council would do to help them.
The concerns reflect two separate drivers the council described: (1) higher wholesale water charges from the region and (2)…
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