一名联邦法官批准将杰克逊(MS)的水费提高12%, 以避免系统在财政管理不善时崩溃。 A federal judge approved a 12% water rate hike in Jackson, MS, to avoid system collapse amid financial mismanagement.

一名联邦法官批准立即将密西西比州杰克逊的水费提高12%, 以防止该市的供水系统在每月120万美元的赤字下崩溃。 A federal judge has approved a 12% water rate increase in Jackson, Mississippi, effective immediately, to prevent the city’s water system from collapsing amid a $1.2 million monthly deficit. 此次涨幅为平均账单增加了约10美元，源于账单准确性低、收款率低和管理不善的发现。 The hike, adding about $10 to the average bill, follows findings of poor billing accuracy, low collections, and mismanagement. 法院下令进行改革,包括更好地开账单、恢复面对面服务和对过去支出进行法医审查。 The court ordered reforms including better billing, restored in-person service, and a forensic review of past spending. John Horhn市长接受了支付3月1日到期的150万美元债务的决定,同时呼吁JXN Water和联邦伙伴加强问责制。 Mayor John Horhn accepted the decision to meet a $1.5 million debt payment due March 1, while calling for greater accountability from JXN Water and federal partners.