Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents press city over unexpectedly high water bills; council asks staff to test meters
Summary
Multiple residents told the City of Josephine council on Nov. 12 that residential water bills have jumped to $230–$300 a month and that meter readings shown in the customer app look inconsistent. Council asked staff to provide meter-test reports and said it would consider third-party checks.
Multiple residents raised concerns about unexpectedly high water bills at the Nov. 12 Josephine City Council meeting, prompting council to ask staff for more testing and documentation.
Marcela Malay, who identified herself as a realtor and resident, said she was charged $230–$250 a month for a 1,800-square-foot house she put up for rent even while it was vacant for two months. "I put it for rent, and they still charged me $250 a month with nobody living in it…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
