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Jackson council tables vote on appeal of 12% water-rate increase pending legal briefing
Summary
The Jackson City Council debated and then tabled a motion to authorize the city attorney to appeal a federal court decision approving a 12% water-rate increase, asking legal staff for an executive-session briefing and noting hardship for low-income residents.
On March 10, 2026, the Jackson City Council debated whether to authorize the city attorney to file an appeal of a federal judge’s decision approving a 12% increase in water rates for Jackson customers. Councilman Stokes urged an appeal, saying the increase would force some residents—particularly elderly and fixed-income households—into hardship and that the city must pursue every legal option to avoid further shutoffs.
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