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Residents, business owner object to proposed sewer-rate increase during public comment
Summary
Two public speakers during the April 23 meeting criticized a proposed sewer-rate increase, raising concerns about cost to fixed-income residents, transparency and petition procedures; council did not take action on rates at the meeting.
Two members of the public spoke during the council's public comment period on April 23 to object to a proposed increase in sewer rates.
Martin Mejia, who identified himself as a property owner at 2104 Hagen Oaks Boulevard, said he understands the need for capital improvements but objected to the timing and size of the proposed increase and asked the council to consider a lower rate or a longer amortization period. "Perhaps we should look at a lower rate, perhaps we should look at expanding this capital improvement over a larger amount…
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