Proposed Water Resource Fee

Expressed strong opposition to Flock automated license plate reader cameras in town, citing privacy concerns and potential for misuse.

Expressed opposition to the water resource fee, stating that two-acre irrigated lots face a triple hit on potable water, irrigation water, and lack of septic credit.

Expressed opposition to the fee increases, arguing that the town bears responsibility for overbuilding and should not push the financial burden onto long-time residents.

Expressed concern over how water costs are distributed, noting that large-lot agricultural and livestock uses should not be penalized by policies ignoring historical exemptions.

Asked the council to halt the fee increases and find a more equitable solution for long-time residents whose water bills would exceed property taxes.

Stated that county island irrigators face life-changing cost increases that threaten retirement plans and urged the town to find a smarter, long-term funding mechanism.

Requested that existing flood irrigation customers be removed from the water resource fee or that adoption be postponed until a separate irrigation cost-of-service study is completed.

Expressed opposition on behalf of the equine community, stating that exorbitant water rates will force horse owners out and calling for a public vote.

Stated that flood irrigation naturally replenishes the ground and questioned why fees are charged on water that returns directly to the aquifer.