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Resident raises concerns about South Bend sliding-scale water-bill discount

City of South Bend City Council · March 9, 2026
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Summary

During public comment Johna Cochrane told the council she is concerned about the City's sliding-scale discount for water bills; the minutes do not record a response or follow-up action.

During the public comment period, Johna Cochrane raised concerns about the City’s current sliding-scale discount for water bills. The minutes record her concern but do not include a verbatim quote or a council response.

Councilors later expressed appreciation for the earlier presentation but the minutes do not record any immediate follow-up direction related to billing discounts or a timeframe for staff to respond to the comment. The minutes do not specify whether Johna Cochrane represented an organization or was commenting as a resident.