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Council urges PUCO to deny Ohio Edison/FirstEnergy rate request; resolution passes 8-0

Marion City Council · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Council adopted Resolution 2026-020 opposing Ohio Edison's (FirstEnergy's) proposed rate increase and asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to deny the request; the council waived readings and passed the resolution unanimously, 8-0.

Council considered Resolution 2026-020, which declares council opposition to a requested rate increase by FirstEnergy/Ohio Edison and asks the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to deny the proposal.

A committee sponsor described the item as similar to the language the council used earlier this year to oppose a water rate increase and recommended waiving three readings and passing immediately. Council voted to waive the three-reading rule and then adopted the resolution by roll call; the motion carried 8-0.

The resolution directs city leadership to register formal opposition with state regulators; no budgetary action was attached to the measure.

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