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Residents tell Preston council fee increases risk pricing out young families and seniors
Summary
During a public hearing, residents and written correspondents urged the council to reconsider steep hookup and monthly fees, suggesting water-conservation and phased approaches to preserve affordability.
More than a dozen residents addressed Preston City Council during a public hearing on proposed water and sewer fee changes, with many urging the council to avoid sudden large upfront costs that could deter young homebuyers and strain fixed-income residents.
Bailey Johnson, a resident building a home in the city, told the council the proposed increases would push potential buyers to the outskirts and recommended conservation measures such as…
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