Death, taxes, utility rate hikes
They say two things are certain in life: death and taxes. However, Mississippians know there is a third: utility rate hikes. Usage goes down? Raise rates to compensate for the shortfall. Usage goes up? Raise rates to compensate for the demand. It’s a no win situation for customers.
Kenneth Boykin
Columbus
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