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Mount Vernon resident says single‑meter duplexes are charged double as commission discusses rate increases
Summary
A Mount Vernon resident urged the Utilities Commission to review how single meters are billed for multi‑unit properties amid discussion of forthcoming wastewater and stormwater rate increases.
Mike Hillier, a Mount Vernon resident, told the Mount Vernon Utilities Commission on March 6 that owners of properties with a single water meter serving multiple rental units are paying effectively double even when usage is low.
Hillier told commissioners he owns a duplex adjacent to his home and said the rental units “have never had a water bill over minimum usage,” but his bills have been higher because “I have 1 meter for 2 apartments.” He added, “I think I'm being ripped off.”
The comment came as commission members and staff discussed possible rate increases to…
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