State Rep. Skindell invites residents discuss Utility Rates

[Jim O'Bryan]

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Consumers for Fair Utility Rates (CFFUR) will hold the second of its meetings on Utility Rates and surviving the winter on Thursday, September 29th, from 6 to 8 PM at Sagrada Familia Church Hall at 7719 Detroit Avenue.

State Rep. Michael J. Skindell, D-Lakewood, will be present to respond to concerns and discuss state-level assistance programs and options.

With gas prices expected to rise this winter, the meetings aim to provide information on assistance programs, educate residents on their options on choosing a gas supplier, and determine how a community can fight the rising cost of natural gas.

?Despite best efforts to curb heating costs, more and more Ohioans are finding it difficult to pay ever-increasing utility bills,? Skindell said. ?There is help for those who need it, and these meetings can be a great resource for assistance.?

United States Senators Mike DeWine and George Voinovich, along with Congressman Dennis Kucinich, have also been invited to attend.