DOWNIEVILLE — Downieville water customers submitted 23 objections to the 77% average rate increase proposed by the Downieville Public Utility District. The district serves 234 meters, and state law requires 118 objections, or 50% plus one, to halt the proposal. Since the number fell short, the objections did not stand. On Thursday, the district board opened a hearing for further public comment. The new ordinance would set a base rate of $40 per …
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