County Service Area Water and Sanitation Rate Adjustments

Opposed the proposed water rate increase in Oak Hills, citing hardships for fixed-income residents and requesting better notice delivery.

Stated opposition to the steep water rate increases in Oak Hills and questioned the necessity and funding sources.

Expressed concern over the magnitude of utility rate hikes for seniors on fixed incomes.

Reported collecting over 550 protest letters in Oak Hills and noted widespread lack of awareness regarding Prop 218 notices.

Protested sewer rate increases in Lucerne Valley (Fontiskin), comparing costs unfavorably to neighboring Big Bear systems.

Objected to sewer rate increases in Fontiskin on behalf of retired residents on fixed incomes.

Argued that the Oak Hills Prop 218 notice process had legal deficiencies, including translation omissions and website posting errors.

Expressed gratitude for the Prop 218 process and Lytle Creek residents' ability to successfully protest rate hikes.

Offered engineering and technical expertise from Lytle Creek residents to help inspect and maintain the local sewer facility.