We certainly agree with Mr. Feldman's point as noted in his letter to The Explorer.
Water, the new liquid gold in OV
Water, the most expensive utility in Oro Valley.
They call petroleum "liquid gold." In Oro Valley, water is now the new liquid gold.
Where does it go from here? The council has approved an increase every year, except for 2007 since 1997. A total of 90 percent increase since 1997, almost double. If any business raised their prices this much, they would be out of business.
Why does the council go along? Surely, there must be some solution to curb expenses and cut overhead to maintain a stable price to the residents of Oro Valley.
I managed a large manufacturing plant for several years. In each of those years, we faced cost increases which threatened to reduce the bottom line. Each year we found ways to cut costs and/or reduce payroll to maintain an acceptable bottom line.
Every problem has a solution. The council needs to demand a cost-cutting process be implemented by the water utility to maintain a more stable operation. A suggestion would be to bring in a consulting firm to do an analysis. Fresh minds have fresh ideas.
In my view, if neighboring towns can supply water for less, why can't Oro Valley?
Hal Feldman, Oro Valley
2 comments:
Government does not cut costs.
Government raises taxes.
Government should act like a business or a family, when times are bad they cut out the fat. If I am short of cash, I cut back on entertainment or I stay away from AJs'. When government is short of cash, they raise the water rate.
Remember also that prior councils have added non potable water/sewer fees to our water rates.
There is a fee to pay for more police and a fee to pay for storm water clean up.
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