The citizens and business owners have been subjected to water and sewer rate increases each and every year since 2016, up over twenty-five percent since then! The raise in rates has not equated to any improvement of service, simply a hike for the sake of hiking. The raise in water and sewer rates is causing local businesses like ours to adjust our operating model to include the prospect of raising prices that we lowered in 2016. We are petitioning the City of Evart to lower water and sewer rates to 2017 levels! Do not allow the city of Evart to raise water and sewer rates in the cover of darkness as they have over the last three calendar years. Please help us in our cause by e-signing our petition.