The City of San Diego is moving down a path which could once AGAIN result in increased water rates for San Diego’s working families. I have adamantly opposed water rate increases since taking office and will continue to fight against further rate hikes in the future.
The water department is beginning to move forward on a cost-of-service study which will guide water department policy for years. The last study released in 2006 resulted in water rates rising 65 percent.
At the same time, the water department has failed to give a detailed report that accounts for existing funds and how ratepayer money has been spent. As a result, I have sent a memo requesting an analysis to be presented to the City Council to explain where the money has gone since 2006.
It is important to hold city leaders accountable and ensure that every taxpayer dollar is being spent wisely and efficiently before going back to struggling families for more of their hard-earned money.
I hope you will join me in demanding accountability.
For additional information, please read the following story by KPBS: http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/feb/10/san-diego-considers-raising-water-rates-again/
To view my memo please visit: www.sandiego.gov/cd5