Council looks to soften need for massive rate hike

by brett adkison leader editor

Residents in Plattsburg could soon see their utility rates on the rise, but city officials are hopeful they can find budget cuts to help offset the need for additional rev- enues.

The Plattsburg City Council met in a special session on Wednesday, June 28, at Plattsburg City Hall to pass the 2023-2024 budget. During the meeting, City Administrator Chase Waggoner warned that the outlook isn’t rosy, as the city’s rates for natural gas haven’t kept up with the costs. He said that when the city went to a flex model for its gas rates, officials likely weren’t aggressive enough with the prices. Inflation hasn’t helped