My husband and I sent our sewer protest vote by mail the other day – at this point, if you have not mailed yours, I’d recommend delivering it to the city clerk in her office, or attend the hearing next Tuesday, 6pm, City Hall.
Here’s what’s important to remember – you don’t have to convince council of anything – you get to VOTE on this. Each parcel is worth one vote, and 51% is all it takes to stop this tax. Tell your neighbors – this is a permanent tax, allowing for an annual increase without any further notice or hearings.ew
51% was all it took to shove a full cent sales tax measure up our collective patoot, let’s turn that back on them.
All Cal Water customers in the city should have received notice and are eligible to vote. If you can’t find your notice, contact me here. All you need to do is write your name and address on a piece of paper, with “I protest the City of Chico’s proposed changes to the sewer rate charge”.
Yes, the city of Chico, under Mayor Andrew Coolidge, plays dirty and low. It was Coolidge’s idea to try to get a Pension Obligation Bond without putting it on a ballot, and Morgan, Reynolds, and Tandon went with him on it. But their dirty tricks are no excuse for a lazy public – get off your ass now, or every time you sit on your toilet you’re going to pay more.
Chico Taxpayers Association 
From the City Clerk Office: For anyone who hasn’t mailed their protest letter you can drop it off in the payment drop off box located in the City Hall Municipal Center parking lot. You may also drop the letter off on Tuesday, January 17th up until the close of the public hearing at the Council meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m.
Also, be sure and include your PARCEL number on your letter.