Edythe, this was YOUR baby ...
Explain yourself.
Water rates debatedVienna - Oakton
By Monty Tayloe
Source: Fairfax County Times
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 2008
Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins and Providence District Supervisor Linda Smyth have called for the Town of Vienna and the City of Falls Church to be investigated by the Fairfax County Consumer Protection Commission over municipal water rates. Fairfax County residents that receive Vienna water pay a rate of $112.88 – a few dollars more than Town of Vienna residents -- while Fairfax County residents receiving water from Fairfax Water are paying $47.05."The discrepancy in water rates leading to the apparently unequal treatment of Fairfax County's residents is of serious concern to the county," reads the supervisors' board matter on the issue. Hudgins particularly attacks Falls Church for funneling water fees into its general fund. "Those Fairfax County residents who purchase water from [Falls Church] are effectively subsidizing [Falls Church's] property tax rate," Hudgins said.
According to Vienna Town Manager John Schoberlein, Vienna also transfers funds from water customers into its general fund. Town Councilwoman Edyth Kelleher said that the council will be studying Vienna's water issue this fall.
"This isn't something you can decide overnight," Kelleher said.
Comments
Follow the money trail.
Posted by: truth or dare | July 24, 2008 08:20 PM
The water and sewer fund was established as a self supporting entity many years ago. It is not a surprise that funds were being bled, for whatever reason, since it is in the annual budget (or at least it used to be). Why didn't the reporter ask Mr. Schoeberlin why he is transferring water and sewer monies to the General Fund?
Posted by: Nobody Would Listen | July 24, 2008 09:44 PM
"This isn't something you can decide overnight," Kelleher said.
Christ on a cracker, Edythe. Citizens have been complaining about being ripped off by the town for YEARS. It's been discussed ad nauseum at TC meetings, and debated during the last 5 elections or so. How much frickin' time do you all need?
Posted by: Leah | July 24, 2008 10:08 PM
Follow the money trail.
That is what I have heard too! Who will investigate? Brian, Monty? I sure do wish there were some real journalists to follow up on this one.
Posted by: get real | July 27, 2008 03:04 PM
Maybe The Examiner would take a look. Afterall, they did shine a light Vienna's election fraud issues.
Posted by: Leah | July 27, 2008 04:29 PM
All we can do is continue to get the word out about all the lies, the "closed to the public" meetings, the choices made by the self serving cronies in office, and get out there and vote. I believe if enough people get angry enough the TC can not keep ignoring us. the hard part is getting the truth out to the citizens. Let others know about this web sight or others like it, and get involved.
PS to Leah:
"Christ on a cracker" is my new favorite saying!
Posted by: truth or dare | July 27, 2008 05:00 PM