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Mesa adopts new nonresidential water rates after council debate
Summary
Mesa's council approved an ordinance adopting new nonresidential water rates aimed at accelerating parity between residential and commercial customers; Council Member Duff opposed the measure, citing a roughly 20% average increase for businesses and a 77¢ difference noted for residents.
The Mesa City Council on Feb. 9 adopted an ordinance (item 26-011) that updates titles, schedules, terms and fees for nonresidential water utility services, a change staff said accelerates parity between residential and commercial rate classes.
Council Member Duff opposed the ordinance, saying it shifts too much of the required revenue onto businesses…
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