Eisert: Sun Cities residents need to share their input
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The EPCOR Water case (WS-01303A-20-0177), has recently concluded with the commission’s administrative law judge recommending the commissioners vote to rule in favor of full consolidation of EPCOR’s water districts covered in her ruling.
This judge recommended the “opposite” in the original case, which had to be re-tried because the commissioners at that time could not decide what to do, voted to a 2-2 tie. In this case, which is a mirror of the first case, the judge over-ruled herself.
If the commissioners agree with their judge, the Sun City district ratepayers will be consolidated with all other districts and inherit a 40%-plus rate increase.
There is an alternative on the table called Scenario I, which allows those who wish to consolidate to be so, and those who wish to remain stand-alone to be so. Under Scenario I, the Sun City District ratepayers would receive an average rate increase (residential 5/8” line) of less than 6%. We have to use the average/typical residential rate as that’s what is published at this time.
It is in all Sun City District ratepayers’ best interests to send a comment to the commission to be heard.
Competing district ratepayers have begun to do so. If we, in the SC District do not step up, our fate will be sealed. You can send your public comment to the commission via their direct online portal:
Open your web-site
Enter gov
When the commission site opens, click on Cases & Open Meetings
Then click on Make Public Comment
Fill in the blanks including the Company – EPCOR and Docket Number – WS-01303A-20-0177
Type your comment
Hit Submit
Sample Letter:
To: Members of the Arizona Corporation Commission
As a resident of Sun City and a water rate payer to EPCOR, I strongly object to the proposed and recommended full consolidation of water districts.
I understand that the commission has been presented with an alternative compromise providing a “win-win” solution for all partners in this case. It has been designated as “Scenario 1” and is supported by PORA, SCHOA, Paradise Valley and others, including EPCOR.
I urge you to support and vote for “Scenario 1.”
Thank you.
Send your comments ASAP as the commission is due to meet later this week.
