Ward 3 candidate and former council member Sam Nizam advocates for a water rate freeze on Next Door.
Council has heard multiple briefings on the need for large near-term rate increases that will then level off in future years: 7/15 session on rate increase and 8/19 session on alternatives.
During the presentations, staff explained how Thornton’s water service is an independent non-profit business that must be self-funded by rates and fees.
The 7/15 presentation includes the initial proposed scheduled rate increases and the 8/19 some alternatives.
A freeze now won’t make costs go away, but it will shift that cost burden to future residents and councils.
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