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Follow on Google News | CEWR Meets with Local HOAs to Discuss StrategyThe CEWR started out 2011 by neeting with over 35 representatives of local HOAs to update them on the progress of the CLWSC water rate increase protest and to highlight the need for HOAs and individual involvement to continue the challenge. .
The CEWR indicated that to date it has: Collected over 2500 protest signatures (over 2 ½ times the number required by the TCEQ) and qualified as the sole negotiating party with CLWSC. Hired a water rate analyst and lawyer to consult on the water rate filing and advise on the most effective strategy. Created a website for communicating updates to the ratepayers, www.cewr.net. Began fundraising efforts to meet the requirements of a possible full challenge with CLWSC Conducted initial negotiation discussions with CLWSC. (No settlement was reached.) Held a public forum on Dec 15th to keep ratepayers informed of their progress. Participated in a preliminary water rate hearing with a TCEQ Administrative Law Judge presiding. This effectively started a period of discovery both sides on the case. CEWR submitted a list of 33 areas for information and clarification. This discovery period remains open until approximately May 12th of this year. The CEWR is stressing the need to contact elected officials in order to be heard regarding one’s stance on the rate increases. CEWR’s website was provided as a source for all such contact information and sample letters for local and State officials. Opportunities for making donations and provision of the latest updates can all be found at www.cewr.net. The website affords those interested to sign up as CEWR members to get the latest information regarding the water rate challenge or to get answers to any of their questions. Those interested can also call the CEWR feedback line at 830-542-WATR (9287). # # # The Coalition for Equitable Water Rates (CEWR) is a non-profit organization of local residents representing residential and business interests to insure that fair and competitive water rates are provided by the Canyon Lake Water Service Company. End
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