Lakeland approves first reading for ‘inevitable’ sewer-rate hike to flush the deficit
“I think today is inevitable, ”Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman said. “But maybe next year, we can find different levers to pull where we can affect that rate change.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Sewer rates are set to go up dramatically in Lakeland throughout the next three-plus years, a hike necessary to avoid a deficit in the utility’s fund.
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners on Thursday, May 7, unanimously passed the first of two readings establishing new sewer-user rates and sewer-charge adjustments. OHM Advisors, which worked with the city on the study, determined a 30% increase is needed annually for up to four years.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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