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East Canton council adopts ordinance to place water accounts in property owners' names
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 202609 to revise water‑account management so accounts are held in the property owner's name, enabling unpaid balances to be collected via tax certification; debate focused on tenant tracking, enforcement mechanics and the challenge of absentee out‑of‑state landlords.
The Village of East Canton council voted to adopt an ordinance (202609) revising water‑account management and collections to place billing responsibility on property owners rather than tenants. Council members and staff said the change is intended to reduce uncollectible balances when tenants move and owners are out of state.
During extended discussion council members described recurring problems at multi‑unit…
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