PAINESVILLE, Ohio, February 22, 2024– The Board of Commissioners and the Department of Utilities approved to increase the discount on water and sewer bills to all qualifying senior citizens from 25% to 30%. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to aid those in need.
Commissioner John T. Plecnik previously proposed a 25% discounted rate unanimously adopted on November 18, 2021. The Board of Commissioners now proposes the discounted water rate should increase from 25% to 30%, to serve the needs of senior citizens in Lake County, especially those facing the scourge of inflation and other economic challenges. Please click here to read the entire press release.