居民抗议提议Bakersfield每年将下水道费率从239美元提高到950美元。 Residents protest proposed sewer rate hike from $239 to $950 annually in Bakersfield.

贝克斯菲尔德居民抗议将下水道费率从每年239美元提高到950美元, Residents in Bakersfield are protesting a proposed sewer rate hike from $239 to $950 annually, a nearly 300% increase. 该市必须在5月28日前收到超过53 000份书面抗议,以阻止增加人数,这将影响到超过165 000人。 The city must receive over 53,000 written protests by May 28 to block the increase, which would affect over 165,000 people. 为了支付业务和资本费用,需要提高费用,但有人对居民、特别是老年人的财政负担表示关切。 The hike is needed to cover operational and capital costs, but concerns have been raised about the financial strain on residents, especially seniors.