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solutions before imposing such a substantial financial burden on its most vulnerable <br />constituents. <br /> <br />I urge the City Council to reject the current proposal and instead direct staff to develop a more <br />equitable and sustainable plan that prioritizes water conservation, efficiency, and alternative <br />financial management strategies. Let us work together to build a future for Redwood City that is <br />both environmentally responsible and economically just. <br /> <br />Thank you for your time and consideration of this critical issue. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />A Concerned Redwood City Resident <br />References <br />1. City of Redwood City. (2025). Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water Rate <br />Increases. https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/public-works/water/rates <br />2. AARP. (2025). AARP Fights Nationwide to Protect Older Adults from Utility Rate Hikes. <br />https://www.aarp.org/advocacy/protection-from-soaring-utility-bills.html <br />3. LIHEAP Clearinghouse. Energy and the Low-Income Elderly. <br />https://liheapch.acf.gov/pubs/520.htm <br />4. Public Policy Institute of California. Water Affordability in California. <br />https://www.ppic.org/publication/water-affordability/ <br />5. Public Advocates Office. Water. https://www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov/water <br />6. Pacific Institute. (2022). Saving Water Makes Cents. <br />https://pacinst.org/saving-water-makes-cents/ <br />7. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2025). Water Efficiency for Water Suppliers. <br />https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-water-infrastructure/water-efficiency-water-suppliers <br />