The City of Lebanon Authority and Cornwall Borough have been embroiled in a heated dispute over a proposed rate increase for water and sewer services. The City of Lebanon Authority, which manages the city’s water and sewer systems, has proposed a 15% rate increase, citing rising costs for maintenance and infrastructure improvements. However, Cornwall Borough officials have criticized the proposal, calling it unfair and unnecessary.
According to City of Lebanon Authority officials, the rate increase is necessary to cover the rising costs of maintaining and upgrading the city’s aging water and sewer systems. They claim that the proposed increase is in line with similar increases implemented by other utilities in the region. However, Cornwall Borough officials have argued that the increase is excessive and would unfairly burden their residents.
In response to the proposed rate increase, Cornwall Borough officials have proposed an alternative plan that would involve a 5% rate increase for all customers, regardless of their usage. They argue that this plan would be more equitable and would not disproportionately affect low-income residents or those who use less water.
Despite these proposals, tensions between the City of Lebanon Authority and Cornwall Borough have continued to escalate. Cornwall Borough officials have accused the City of Lebanon Authority of neglecting its responsibilities and failing to adequately maintain its infrastructure. Meanwhile, City of Lebanon Authority officials have accused Cornwall Borough of being uncooperative and hindering efforts to improve the city’s water and sewer systems.
The dispute has attracted attention from residents and community leaders, who have expressed concern about the impact of the proposed rate increase on the region’s economy and quality of life. Some have called for greater transparency and accountability from both the City of Lebanon Authority and Cornwall Borough in their handling of the issue.
The City of Lebanon Authority and Cornwall Borough have yet to reach a resolution on the proposed rate increase, and it remains unclear what steps will be taken in the coming weeks to address the ongoing dispute.
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