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Expert Water Panel Says We Will Need to Pay More for Water and Sewer Services
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Dear Friends,
The Water Utility Transition Advisory Task Force (WUTAT) -- a group of water infrastructure experts appointed by Raleigh's City Council -- recently presented their findings and recommendations to the City about planning for water supply and financial needs. The WUTAT made two key points: - Be prepared to make additional increases to water and sewer rates over the coming years, while ensuring that rates reflect the true costs of providing services
- Before taking further steps towards conservation, wait and see how effective current water conservation and tiered water rates are, and how they affect water demand
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Governor Considering Bills, Hears Message from Conservation Advocates
Since the close of the legislative session last week, the Governor has received more than 200 bills that need to be signed or vetoed by June 30, or they become law without her taking action. Interest groups and citizens have flooded the Governor's office with phone calls and emails -- final efforts to sway policy on the environment, voting rights, and other critical (and contentious) issues.
One quarter of the 1000 phone calls were in reference to SB709, which would allow offshore oil and gas exploration, and inland shale gas exploration (also known as fracking). Of 32,000 email messages, 4,000 were in reference to SB781, which would prevent the state from enacting regulations stricter than federal standards. WakeUP Wake County spoke out against both of these bills, and it sounds like our message is being heard!
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Don't miss this event! 2011 Legislative Wrap-Up
Join the North Carolina Center for Voter Education and state capitol reporters
- Laura Leslie (@NCCapitol)
- Mark Binker (@binker)
- Josh Ellis (@Josh_Ellis)
for a recap of this year's historic General Assembly session in Raleigh.
If you're interested in knowing exactly what happened during the budget process or how North Carolina ended up with two official state livermush festivals, then join us on Thursday, June 30, at 7:00pm. Our expert panel will discuss the ins and outs of the legislative session that just adjourned and answer any questions from the audience.
Where: Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh
When: June 30 at 7:00pm
RSVP: laurenz@nccve.org or 919-783-8811
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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