Canton officials press utility leaders over rising bills

Special to The Canton News 

City leaders are vowing to press for relief as Canton residents grapple with steep increases in their utility bills.

Mayor Tim Taylor, Rep. Johnathan McMillan, Alderman Lafayette Wales and City Clerk Dr. Chuconna Anderson met recently with Canton Municipal Utilities leadership to address what they described as “skyrocketing” charges that have placed heavy burdens on families, especially seniors and residents on fixed incomes.

Taylor said the City will “keep pressing until a fair solution is reached.”

Another meeting with CMU officials has been scheduled as City leaders continue negotiations.