Water and Wastewater Utility Rates and Cost of Service Study

Raised concerns about worsening traffic on Veterans Drive from new developments and questioned the privacy implications of Flock license-plate cameras.

Discussed the feral cat problem in Amberwood, her personal financial investment in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts, and the urgent need for an animal shelter.

Questioned the necessity of hiring Raftelis for water rate studies and expressed skepticism that studies objectively serve residents rather than justify higher rates.

Challenged ETJ water rates, arguing that ETJ residents face an unfair 86% premium despite reduced revenue needs, and questioned compliance with PUC standards.

Criticized water and wastewater rate methodologies, data quality, and the large disparity between in-city and out-of-city rates.

Spoke from the audience about unexpectedly high water bills compared to neighbors when filling a pool.