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Council defeats rate increase measure
By Erik Martin - DarkeCountyMedia.com
Greenville City Council Members voted “No” on a water and sewer rate hike for city residents at its Tuesday night meeting. The measure, however, will be reexamined by the city’s Utility Committee for potential future consideration.
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GREENVILLE An ordinance to increase water and sewer rates was unanimously defeated during Greenville City Council’s Tuesday night meeting.
Council voted 6-0 against the measure. The proposal, as it stood, would have water rates increase 50 percent effective May 1, 2021, and an additional 18 percent Nov. 1, 2021. Sewer rates would increase 25 percent May 1, and 10 percent more on Nov. 1. The legislation would also have the city switch to monthly utilities billing, effective May 1.
City hears from public regarding water, sewer increases
By Erik Martin - Darke County Media
Greenville City Council heard concerns from the public regarding legislation to increase water and sewer rates in Greenville. Council will consider the measure again Mar. 2.
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GREENVILLE During its Tuesday night meeting, Greenville City Council heard from the public regarding the city’s proposed increase on water and sewer rates for infrastructure improvements.
The measure calls for water rates to increase 50 percent effective May 1, 2021, and an additional 18 percent Nov. 1, 2021. Sewer rates will increase 25 percent May 1, and 10 percent more on Nov. 1. The legislation will also have the city switch to monthly utilities billing, effective May 1.
Howdieshell’s death a loss for Greenville
By Erik Martin - DarkeCountyMedia.com
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In 2015, Howdieshell closed her business in downtown Greenville before taking a seat on Greenville City Council. She was reelected in 2019.
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GREENVILLE The Greenville community lost one of its civic leaders Jan. 13, when Elizabeth “Dori” Howdieshell passed away at Miami Valley Hospital due to complications with COVID-19. She was 67 years old.
Howdieshell was first elected to Greenville City Council in 2015, and was reelected for a second term in 2019. Prior to serving on council, she was the owner and operator of Tropical Isle Tanning Salon at 619 South Broadway in Greenville, a business she ran for 25 years. Howdieshell also worked as a Harbor Freight associate for four years.