Mya Constantino is a multimedia journalist for FOX 13 News.
Protestors made their voices heard about Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed rate hike which is set to jump between 18 and 30 percent.While those protesting ahead of Monday's Public Service Commission Meeting in Salt Lake City were vocal about their concerns, customers in West Jordan shared how they are already overwhelmed with the costs of raising families and maintaining their livelihoods.
According to Ricks, her electric bill in the summer is usually $150 for her 800-square-foot apartment.“Adding $200 to an electrical bill sounds awful to me,' she said. 'I don’t even think that’s reasonable. It could jeopardize play dates or movie times with my kid because I have to pay the power bill, which sucks.”Lucero Barrera and her family are preparing themselves for the snowball effect they expect the rate increase to have on their West Jordan daycare.
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