The article about the rate study for water and sewer rates contains quotes by county officials that point to the need for change.
Farrington”s comments about “improper management and financial irresponsibility” are hilarious. Any improper management or irresponsibility are a direct reflection on him and the other Board of Supervisors members. As with most things that are not hand fed to him, Farrington is incapable of getting the facts straight or being able to add two and two and come up with four.
History will show that every special district administrator in memory has tried to have appropriate rates and connection fees. The Board of Supervisors have been less than supportive even in the light of obvious shortfalls. We have supervisors who think their cronies should have their fees waived.
As long as the water and sewer districts are governed by politicians instead of being operated like non-profit businesses, there will be problems. It won”t matter what this rate study says because the Board of Supervisors won”t support adequate increases because it is an election year.
And yes, Farrington wants to consolidate districts because his constituents stand to gain the most ? while others will lose. The best thing for all water and sewer districts governed by the county would be to set up a board with zero allegiance to elected officials.
Suzanne Schneider
Kelseyville
