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Langley council adopts ordinance to reduce water base rates for low‑income seniors and disabled residents
Summary
The Langley City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance LMC 13.01.496 to allow reduced water base rates for low‑income senior citizens and low‑income disabled persons after a staff presentation by Finance Director Kelly Beech.
The Langley City Council on April 20 adopted an ordinance creating LMC 13.01.496 to permit reduced water base rates for low‑income senior citizens and low‑income disabled persons.
Finance Director Kelly Beech explained the staff report supporting the measure, which council members moved up on the agenda to accommodate her presentation. Councilmember Dominique Emerson moved to approve the ordinance and Councilmember Savannah Erickson seconded; the motion "passed unanimously." The ordinance was considered and approved during the open session that followed an executive session earlier in the evening.
The ordinance was introduced to provide targeted rate relief; the staff packet contained the supporting analysis summarized by Beech. Council did not record any dissent during the discussion. The council also adjusted the meeting agenda to allow the finance report to proceed earlier in the evening. The council adjourned at 7:44 pm.
