David P.

Review of City Utilities of Springfield

A few years ago when a potential water shortage (d...

A few years ago when a potential water shortage (due to maintenance issues) in Springfield was an issue, CU's plan was to raise water rates on ALL customers because, in their typical monopolistic big government way the more you gouge (tax or fee) people the less they will use. Instead of targeting wasteful users who can afford an increase they planed on punishing the "customers" who were actually trying to conserve. Sure, they provide the utilities but only because it is their job and they make good money doing it (despite a not-for-profit status).