Lincoln Park residents push back on increased water rates
It was a long night in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on Monday, as the city council meeting ran for hours, with many residents coming out to express their frustrations over rising water rates.
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It was a long night in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on Monday, as the city council meeting ran for hours, with many residents coming out to express their frustrations over rising water rates.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28% starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.
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