On May 3, the board will consider a proposed rate increase of 5.75% per year for the next five fiscal years. If approved, the rate hike will be applied to Alpine, Campo, East Otay Mesa, Julian, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Spring Valley and Winter Gardens.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors heard from the public Wednesday on a proposed sewer system rate increase for eight unincorporated communities, and ultimately delayed a planned vote in light of opposition.
On May 3, the board will consider a proposed rate increase of 5.75% per year for the next five fiscal years, according to the county Land Use & Environment Group.If approved, the rate hike will be applied to Alpine, Campo, East Otay Mesa, Julian, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Spring Valley and Winter Gardens.
Rancho San Diego resident Chris Hazel said he was representing tenants of the Remington condominium complex who don't feel they should pay the same rate as those living in large homes."We only have mostly retired people and low-income families, which means during the half of the day most people are either at school or at work. How much sewage do you think we are using?" asked Hazel, who added that tenants turned in 50 signed protests.
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