Libby approves water, sewer rate increases
No amount of public displeasure could stop Libby City Councilors from approving increases for its water and sewer rates at the May 6 meeting.
Council president Brian Zimmerman motioned to pass the resolution. Ian Smith, the newest member of council, was not in support and made a new motion against the proposed increase. But he learned a decision had to be made on the initial motion before his could be considered.
That never happened after Councilor Kristin Smith seconded Zimmerman’s motion for the increase in rates, which was approved 4-2. Gary Beach and Melissa Berke joined Zimmerman and Kristin Smith in voting for the increases while Hugh Taylor and Ian Smith voted against it.
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