While most of the city was sleeping the Newark City Council once again raised water rates on it’s citizens. We know this because the city is apparently paying someone to Tweet out the city council meetings in real time.
Council has approved the ordinace increasing the water rate, with previously stated amendments.
Wallace, Morehead and Ruckle "no" votes.— Newark Delaware (@CityofNewarkDE) January 24, 2017
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