I started this petition due to a personal experience that forced me to question the integrity of our city water department. During a month when I was out of my home with my water turned off, I was still charged for an unusually large amount of water usage. An occurrence like this along with many other similar or worse stories that I have heard raises questions about potential overcharges and unethical business practices within the department.

Our city water department is expected to operate with transparency, fairness, and credibility. However, when overcharges take place, trust is broken. The misclassification of water usage often leads to bloated charges and creates financial strain on residents, especially those on fixed or limited incomes.

To ensure that the charges are accurate, we require an independent audit of the city water department. This will help to scrutinize the department's pricing procedures and identify any unethical practices.

Auditing the city water department will not only restore trust but also ensure that all citizens are charged fairly for the actual water usage. This fair approach will alleviate financial pressures for so many of us struggling with rising costs of utilities.

Your signature is validation of your support for fairness, trust and a transparent billing system. Please sign our petition and join us in demanding a change to protect residents from potential overcharges. Let's maintain the integrity of our city together!