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Tensions high as customers push against Liberty Utility rate increase

NIXA, Mo. — Standing room only at Nixa City Hall for the latest in a series of public meetings regarding a proposed rate hike by Liberty Utilities.

Residents from across rural Christian County were lined up ready to give the Missouri Public Service Commission their opinions.

“When I saw this paper here, I was immediately ready to see what I can do to switch over to White River Electric Company. I’m just going to call it what it is. This is absolute price gouging through and through,” Seth Ramming said.

“This rate increase abuses the customer base and the large increase request is unwarranted for a company with the strong financial position,” Kathy Coons said.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Parker Padgett, ozarksfirst.com)

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