Suwannee BOCC waits to approve increased utility rates

Proposed rates increasing at least 68% in Suwannee.

Suwannee County Commission Chairman Franklin White said the initial rates would have been like hitting ‘everybody with a sledge hammer.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Suwannee County Commission Chairman Franklin White said the initial rates would have been like hitting ‘everybody with a sledge hammer.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

By JAMIE WACHTER

jwachter@lakecityreporter.com

Approval of increased utility rates will have to wait for further discussion by the Suwannee County Commission.

At its meeting Tuesday night, the board opte…