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Saginaw council approves temporary waiver of water and sewer late fees amid SNAP suspension
Summary
The Saginaw City Council voted to authorize a temporary waiver of late penalties on water and sewer bills during a partial or full suspension of SNAP benefits and for one billing cycle after benefits resume; staff will set exact dates and administer the policy.
The Saginaw City Council voted to temporarily waive late-penalty charges on city water and sewer accounts during the period that supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits are partially or fully suspended and for one additional billing cycle after benefits are restored.
Councilmember Hammond, who introduced the motion, said the waiver was aimed at preventing “compounding the issue with late fees” for families already facing food and energy insecurity. “It’s minimal from the city’s financial perspective but it’s the difference for a family,” she said. The measure authorizes the city manager or…
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