Judge approves JXN Water's request for rate increase
The 12% increase aims to generate $800,000–$900,000 monthly to address a $20.4 million annual deficit and stabilize Jackson’s water system finances, the judge said.
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‘Tragic Catch-22’: Federal judge grants JXN Water’s request to raise rates
‘Tragic Catch-22’: Federal judge grants JXN Water’s request to raise rates JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Months after Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin requested it, a rate increase for JXN Water has been granted. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate approved JXN Water’s request for a 12% rate increase, or about $9 a month for most residential customers. Henifin said he will now begin advertising the hike, saying it will go into effect i…
Judge approves JXN Water's request for rate increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge granted JXN Water's request for a 12% rate increase. According to court documents, U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate reviewed the record and the competing proposals of JXN Water and the City of Jackson. The court found that it must grant JXN Water's rate increase effective immediately. "While [...]
Judge wants both: Wingate grants JXN Water rate increase and orders utility to pursue city-backed alternatives
After numerous hearings over the last year, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate, as acting chief executive officer of Jackson’s historically troubled water and sewer system, granted a 12% rate increase sought by the third-party manager he appointed.
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