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Resident urges city to fix litter and stormwater before adding water fees; warns fees will burden low‑income households
Statesboro City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary
During public comment, Sue Hallam said a proposed $20 water fee and additional charges (she cited $240) would harm residents on limited incomes and urged the city to prioritize cleanup and ditch maintenance rather than impose new fees.
At the Feb. 17 meeting, resident Sue Hallam used the public‑comment period to urge the council not to impose a proposed $20 per household water fee without addressing visible city upkeep and drainage maintenance. Hallam said many…
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