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Article: The big issue in the E. City council race? it's electric.(Y)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- September 27, 2009
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By Jeff Hampton
The Virginian-Pilot
ELIZABETH CITY
Electric rates are dominating debate leading up to the Oct. 6 City Council election . Other issues include concern about youths, jobs and gangs.
Eight of 17 candidates vying for two seats in each of four wards cite high electric rates as the city's biggest problem and vow to make changes despite an ironclad contract that has controlled prices for nearly 30 years.
Driven by public complaints, candidates have made promises that include renegotiating the contract with Electri-Cities , absorbing more rate increases into the city budget and putting a stop to transferring electric ...