Thursday, July 17, 2008

Molokai residents air complaints to PUC

Hearing draws about 150, fewer than 10 testify — county official

By CHRIS HAMILTON, Staff Writer
POSTED: July 16, 2008
The Maui News

Molokai residents took their complaints Tuesday about possible rate increases for water and sewer service to the state body that proposed the hikes as an emergency measure, the Public Utilities Commission.

About 150 people went to the 2-hour public hearing at Maunaloa Elementary School. However, fewer than 10 people testified, said county spokeswoman Mahina Martin.

The commission will likely have a decision about the rates on or about Aug. 14, said Stacey Djou, the panel's chief legal counsel.

The commission has said it needs to ...

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