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Radford resident cites soaring utility bills as council explains fee and pool cost changes
Summary
A Radford resident told the City Council her utility bills and rent are consuming most of her monthly income; councilmembers said a wholesale power adjustment and budget cuts — including removing a community aquatic center subsidy — help explain recent increases.
A Radford resident testified at a City Council meeting that steep utility bills and a recent rent increase are straining her finances, and council members explained why some fees and community subsidies changed. "My income is $10.15 dollars And that's per month," said Beth Barber during the public-comment portion. "My last electric bill was $1.93. And 63 of that was…
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