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Protest the Ross Valley Sewer Rate Increase by 6/28!

Protest the Ross Valley Sewer Rate Increase by June 28!

The Marin County Civil Grand Jury report issued last week describes the conflicts created by the Ross Valley Sanitary District #1 that have given rise to ratepayer concerns about unstable rates,  lack of accountability and poor governance.

The district raised sewer rates almost 100% in 2008 and is now proposing a 60% rate increase three years later for the same reasons stated on the 2008 increase notice.

To quote the title of the County Civil Grand Jury report issued last week: "NOT AGAIN?"

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The board has not fully explained to the public what has been done with the 2008 rate increase money and why a 60% rate increase is necessary 3 years after doubling rates.

Ratepayers fear the money has been directed away from sewer repairs, to growing a large expensive organization, not fixing the pipes as described in the district's adopted capital improvement plan.

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A change in direction is needed for the board and management, toward cooperation and consensus, not conflict with adjacent agencies.

A true cost study of sharing sewer services should be conducted by central Marin sewer agencies.

I encourage property owners to consider these factors, send a signal for change and file a written protest to the proposed rate increase.

The last day to protest the proposed rate increase is tomorrow June 28.

Send or deliver protest letters (with signature and address) to:

GM/Ross Valley Sanitary District

2960 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901

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