Suwannee Commission reduces solid waste fee increase

Assessment on garbage up $15; fire raises $31.

Suwannee County Commissioner Maurice Perkins made a motion to only increase the solid waste assessment $15 as a way to lessen the burden on taxpayers. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Suwannee County Commissioner Maurice Perkins made a motion to only increase the solid waste assessment $15 as a way to lessen the burden on taxpayers. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County property owners will be paying more for solid waste and fire protection, but not as much as previously expected.

During its meeting Tuesday night, the Suwannee County Commission unanimo…