Council raises utility fees despite concerns over effect on low-income residents

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Cape Girardeau City Council members approved utility fee increases Monday despite opposition from several ministers of black congregations, who said raising disconnect and reconnect fees would hurt low-income residents.

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