Ford to host meeting on utility rate hikes

State Representative for District #54, Kevin Ford is hosting a meeting with Brent Bailey regarding rate increases for some county residents.

The meeting will be held at Gibson United Methodist Church this Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Bailey is the Central District Commissioner for the Public Service Commission that oversees utilities in the State of Mississippi.

At issue is a recent 3-fold rate hike for wastewater disposal in areas of the county. On July 25, Great River Utility Operating Company, LLC, announced in a letter their intent to increase the cost of wastewater disposal. If you received a letter announcing this information then this meeting applies directly to you.

A copy of the information was mailed to those affected.

Representative Oscar Denton along with Senator Briggs Hopson has also reached out to Commissioner Bailey based on the concerns and complaints they have received. Commissioner Bailey will answer all questions and address any issues.

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This story was edited with updated information