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Christina Casha From: Ellen Holmgren Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:46 AM To: Mike Murphy Cc: Pleasanton City Clerk; Norm Dorais; Tamara Baptista Subject: RE: Opposition to Proposed Water Rate Increases Dear Michael and Evelyn Murphy, Thank you for your email to the Mayor and City Council. This email acknowledges receipt of your message. If this comment relates to an item on the current City Council agenda and you would like to submit written public comment, please visit https://forms.cityofpleasantonca.gov/f/writtenpubIiccomment. Please note that the public comment link will close at 12 p.m. on the Council meeting date, and no comments will be accepted after that time. Thank you for your interest in the City of Pleasanton. Regards, Ellen Holmgren, Administrative Assistant City of Pleasanton -----Original Message----- From: Mike Murphy< Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 8:32 PM To: Mayor and City Council <citycouncil@cityofpleasantonca.gov> Subject: Opposition to Proposed Water Rate Increases *** [EXTERNAL] This message comes from an external organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. *** My wife and I are writing in opposition to the increase in water rates that you are proposing.The current water rates are already oppressively high in our area and any increase, let alone one that would essentially double our rates in a few years, is intolerable. As residents for almost 30 years,we remember when rates were never a concern and certainly one that did not have to be a meaningful element of our monthly finances. With the ensuing drought periods, rates were increased to maintain revenue when usage was curtailed. This was understandable but taxing.To now double our rates that are already high is unconscionable. And to impose these rate increases in a tiered structure that puts a heavier burden on individuals with larger lots is unjustified and unfair. Micheal & Evelyn Murphy 1