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Water Plan Riles Out-of-Towners
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The town was interested in annexing the Potomac Station and River Creek area in 2002, but residents were opposed, and dozens turned out at a public hearing to say they did not need the town's services.
Most speakers Tuesday demanded an explanation for the current rate system.
"If you really have a reason to raise water and sewer rates, tell us why," West Goose Creek resident Richard Louks told the council.
That sentiment was shared by the residents' Loudoun County supervisor, Sarah R. Kurtz (D-Catoctin), who submitted a letter to the council Tuesday calling for more dialogue.
"Over the next year I would hope that you would provide data for the underlying policy . . . and provide your customers the logic behind this policy created in the past," Kurtz's letter said.
Some speakers warned of a class-action lawsuit against the town, and many threatened to stop paying their bills and to boycott Leesburg businesses if their demands weren't met.
"I was very distressed to hear the threats of boycotting our small businesses. I cannot imagine people boycotting our local business community because they're upset with possible action by the council," said council member Susan B. Horne.
The council is scheduled to vote on the proposal Dec. 13.
