Brighton council member accuses city of price gouging water rates
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… “Many city residents complained about a big spike in their water bills, so recently-elected City Council member Matt Johnston began to look into it. Johnston claims he found evidence of price gouging and hidden money. “My average bills, personally, were over $200 every month, every time,” said Johnston. Johnston says water rates in Brighton have skyrocketed 49 percent over the past 5 years.” …