Franchise fee has long-term impacts

Editor,

Our unthrifty Mayor and his Town Board of Directors just unanimously passed the new very unpopular Carbon Power Franchise Fee 10 year Ordinance on third reading within a few minutes of the last Town Council meeting. Just a quick motion, second, several audience comments and then a unanimous vote to stick every homeowner and business with 8 years of new pass thru monthly electric “fees”. I commended their 2 year carrot “gift”, but read on for the “big stick.”

Also, look out, there are still new big increases in Water, Sewer, Trash and maybe other “fees” coming our way fast!!

Why did the...