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Residents tell Aberdeen council water bills and EMS fees are hurting low-income seniors
Summary
Multiple residents urged the Aberdeen City Council to address rising water charges and scheduled EMS fee increases, saying tiered billing and fixed-fee hikes are unaffordable for seniors on fixed incomes; staff said it will review an EMS resolution for legal compliance and possible bill credits.
Several Aberdeen residents used the public-comment period at the Dec. 10 city council meeting to press elected officials about rising utility costs and the impact on seniors and people with disabilities.
"If I'm not using $3.99, why do I pay $3.99?" said Sally Sheldon, who identified herself as a Ward 2 resident and described living on Social Security and a small pension. Sheldon said her monthly water use averages about 100 cubic feet but her bill jumps as if she were using higher tiers. "I'm…
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