Investigate El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board
Target:
El Paso Mayor, City Council and City Manager
Sponsored by:
The undersigned ask the El Paso Mayor, City Council and City Manager to conduct the following PSB investigations. 1) A national CPA firm to determine who benefited from $200 Million for expansion. 2) An expert in water utility rates to determine weather the PSB is billing its customers in accordance with industry standards. 3) An expert to confirm or reject the PSB position that state law requires them to charge existing customers for costs to extend service to new housing developments.
Please visit http://www.citizensmakethecall.com/ for more information.
The undersigned ask the El Paso Mayor, City Council and City Manager to conduct the following PSB investigations. 1) A national CPA firm to determine who benefited from $200 Million for expansion. 2) An expert in water utility rates to determine weather the PSB is billing its customers in accordance with industry standards. 3) An expert to confirm or reject the PSB position that state law requires them to charge existing customers for costs to extend service to new housing developments.
Please visit http://www.citizensmakethecall.com/ for more information.
We signed the "Investigate El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board" petition!
# 113:
9:05 am PDT, Apr 18,
Jon Corlett, Florida
# 112:
10:54 am PDT, Apr 7,
Maria t Velazquez, Texas
# 111:
8:38 am PDT, Apr 7,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 110:
11:37 pm PDT, Apr 5,
Jose adrian Guerrero, Texas
The citizens of El Paso deserve to know what happens with the money that comes out of our pockets and be given proof that we are not being used as a tool in the newest ponzi scheme who's headliners include the DOA and the PSB.
The citizens of El Paso deserve to know what happens with the money that comes out of our pockets and be given proof that we are not being used as a tool in the newest ponzi scheme who's headliners include the DOA and the PSB.
# 109:
11:28 pm PDT, Mar 28,
Vanessa Landeros, Texas
# 108:
4:15 pm PDT, Mar 28,
Zina m Legarretta, Texas
# 107:
11:57 pm PDT, Mar 23,
Art Zaragoza, Texas
Are you planning on raping our soldiers pockets of thier hard earned money. With the upcomming Bliss expansion the city can count on many soldiers living off base, so give your city and people a break or will the PSB continue to make it harder to live here? Speaking of harder can EP water be any harder, so now we have to finanace severe maintenance for our water dependent appliances and HVAC, and plumbing in years to come. if any of us are still here.
Are you planning on raping our soldiers pockets of thier hard earned money. With the upcomming Bliss expansion the city can count on many soldiers living off base, so give your city and people a break or will the PSB continue to make it harder to live here? Speaking of harder can EP water be any harder, so now we have to finanace severe maintenance for our water dependent appliances and HVAC, and plumbing in years to come. if any of us are still here.
# 106:
6:20 am PDT, Mar 19,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 105:
11:47 am PDT, Mar 8,
DONALD WATSON, Texas
We care about our water and the cost, lets all work together
We care about our water and the cost, lets all work together
# 104:
11:19 am PST, Feb 26,
Jeremy Motte, Texas
# 103:
3:34 pm PST, Feb 25,
Michael Peters, Texas
We the citizen need to have more power to see were our money is going. As we have seen in the recent days there is alot going on with miss use of puplic money and that has to stop.
We the citizen need to have more power to see were our money is going. As we have seen in the recent days there is alot going on with miss use of puplic money and that has to stop.
# 102:
10:14 am PST, Feb 24,
Carol Anderson-Jimenez, Texas
# 101:
12:58 pm PST, Feb 21,
Jorge Delgado, Texas
It is unbeleivable how city officials take advantage of unsuspecting citizens to fatten their wallet and further their careers, even if it means to take from the poor to help the rich. after all, they are bringing a hefty check home, lined with bonuses and other fringe benefits. Shame on you.
It is unbeleivable how city officials take advantage of unsuspecting citizens to fatten their wallet and further their careers, even if it means to take from the poor to help the rich. after all, they are bringing a hefty check home, lined with bonuses and other fringe benefits. Shame on you.
# 100:
1:38 am PST, Feb 19,
Lynda Harding, United Kingdom
# 99:
1:20 pm PST, Jan 31,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 98:
2:40 pm PST, Jan 29,
Rafael Mendez, Texas
I've always suspected that I've been paying way too much for water service and the fees for trash collection are outrageous. My blood is beginning to boil at the thought of corrupt entities profiting for providing basic water service to their fellow citizens. It is no wonder why this city remains at the same level and will never advance. The population may grow, but now even more people will be complaining that there is nothing to do here and no big concerts are held here, and no big attractions are build here. Corrupt individuals from both sides need to be investigated now!
I've always suspected that I've been paying way too much for water service and the fees for trash collection are outrageous. My blood is beginning to boil at the thought of corrupt entities profiting for providing basic water service to their fellow citizens. It is no wonder why this city remains at the same level and will never advance. The population may grow, but now even more people will be complaining that there is nothing to do here and no big concerts are held here, and no big attractions are build here. Corrupt individuals from both sides need to be investigated now!
# 97:
10:16 pm PST, Jan 28,
Rebecca Estrada, Texas
The PSB board is full of lies. Their first and foremost obligation is to the citizens of El Paso. we pay taxes and hidden charges on our bill while trying to survive on this tough economic crisis that this country is facing while they can fly around in their private jets. It's our duty as El Paso citizens to focus on petitioning to set an investigation and demand answers from our "Elected Leaders", they owe it to us.
The PSB board is full of lies. Their first and foremost obligation is to the citizens of El Paso. we pay taxes and hidden charges on our bill while trying to survive on this tough economic crisis that this country is facing while they can fly around in their private jets. It's our duty as El Paso citizens to focus on petitioning to set an investigation and demand answers from our "Elected Leaders", they owe it to us.
# 96:
1:53 pm PST, Jan 28,
Jack Ansley, Texas
# 95:
7:08 am PST, Jan 28,
R.G. Flores, Texas
# 94:
5:20 pm PST, Jan 27,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 93:
5:50 am PST, Jan 26,
Anita Kofta, Wisconsin
# 92:
8:07 am PST, Jan 24,
William Southern, Texas
# 91:
6:40 pm PST, Jan 16,
David Denney, Texas
# 90:
11:24 am PST, Jan 12,
Silky Wylder, Wisconsin
# 89:
9:02 am PST, Jan 9,
Alan Ogden, Texas
I would like to see an unbiased answer to the above questions.
I would like to see an unbiased answer to the above questions.
# 88:
2:04 pm PST, Jan 7,
BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 86:
9:31 am PST, Jan 4,
Octavian Paul Draja, Romania
# 85:
8:24 pm PST, Jan 2,
Francisco Perez, Texas
The price of water is too high making it difficult to continue living in El Paso. The surrounding areas do not have to pay rates that we do. Why?
The price of water is too high making it difficult to continue living in El Paso. The surrounding areas do not have to pay rates that we do. Why?
# 84:
9:46 am PST, Dec 27,
William Luckey, Texas
I am a retired citizen 83 yrs old living in El Paso, Texas on a fixed income. I have always practised water conservation. I am a Master Gardener and have used a drip system for over twenty years to water my vegetable garden. I have a sprinkler system with a timer to irrigate my 1000 sq ft lawn (a small lawn) in the rear of my house. The front yard is desert landscaped. The price of water has risen so high (2008) that I have been forced to forego the pleasure of a vegetable garden and a green patch of lawn in the rear of my house. Everything is dry and ugly. Is this how I have been rewarded for practising water conservation?
I am a retired citizen 83 yrs old living in El Paso, Texas on a fixed income. I have always practised water conservation. I am a Master Gardener and have used a drip system for over twenty years to water my vegetable garden. I have a sprinkler system with a timer to irrigate my 1000 sq ft lawn (a small lawn) in the rear of my house. The front yard is desert landscaped. The price of water has risen so high (2008) that I have been forced to forego the pleasure of a vegetable garden and a green patch of lawn in the rear of my house. Everything is dry and ugly. Is this how I have been rewarded for practising water conservation?
# 83:
11:09 am PST, Dec 21,
Alton R. Pugh, Texas
I would like to know how much money the PSB has in strom water funds, it must be in the millions, Why is we the tax payer paying for water damage in the last floods we had why not PSB.
I would like to know how much money the PSB has in strom water funds, it must be in the millions, Why is we the tax payer paying for water damage in the last floods we had why not PSB.
# 82:
8:27 pm PST, Dec 16,
Priscilla Sanchez, Texas
The whole world is demanding change in leadership and the WAY leadership itself is managed. The greed and hidden agendas have become business as usual, contributing to a global meltdown in economics and trust. Now the public at all levels are DEMANDING, and rightly so, ethical behavior in governance. Get used to it. The change needed in our global leaders begins at home with our local leaders. Whether public or private, we will no longer stand for unethical, greedy standards. The ONLY way do your part for the road to economic recovery is to do what can be done to restore trust and confidence with the public: Responsibility, Visibility, Accountability! If there is nothing to hide, show us and do your part NOW. One question: What exactly does the “Public” and “Service” stand for in “The Public Service Board” anyway- no seriously, we want to know!
The whole world is demanding change in leadership and the WAY leadership itself is managed. The greed and hidden agendas have become business as usual, contributing to a global meltdown in economics and trust. Now the public at all levels are DEMANDING, and rightly so, ethical behavior in governance. Get used to it. The change needed in our global leaders begins at home with our local leaders. Whether public or private, we will no longer stand for unethical, greedy standards. The ONLY way do your part for the road to economic recovery is to do what can be done to restore trust and confidence with the public: Responsibility, Visibility, Accountability! If there is nothing to hide, show us and do your part NOW. One question: What exactly does the “Public” and “Service” stand for in “The Public Service Board” anyway- no seriously, we want to know!
# 81:
8:45 am PST, Dec 13,
Jack Meoff, Texas
I agree. Too much.
I agree. Too much.
# 80:
10:05 pm PST, Dec 11,
Carlos M. Gonzalez, Texas
I have felt that our rates were getting out of hand. I'm glad to see someone take the initiative to put a stop to this abuse. The PSB needs to be accountable and transparent!!!!
I have felt that our rates were getting out of hand. I'm glad to see someone take the initiative to put a stop to this abuse. The PSB needs to be accountable and transparent!!!!
# 78:
6:37 pm PST, Dec 9,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 77:
9:00 am PST, Dec 9,
Cory Greene, Texas
# 76:
8:41 pm PST, Dec 8,
Mark Bush, Texas
We need to dissolve the PSB! Archuleta is passed his prime and needs to retire. Remember when Cristo Rey was proposed as a center point for a West Side dam? How about the water pipeline from East Texas? And lastly recall the covered canal from Elephant Butte/Caballo? New Mexico owes Texas a massive water debt. When will we ever learn to be water smart?
We need to dissolve the PSB! Archuleta is passed his prime and needs to retire. Remember when Cristo Rey was proposed as a center point for a West Side dam? How about the water pipeline from East Texas? And lastly recall the covered canal from Elephant Butte/Caballo? New Mexico owes Texas a massive water debt. When will we ever learn to be water smart?
# 75:
10:00 am PST, Dec 8,
Name not displayed, Texas
The water bill here is ridiculous! I live paycheck to paycheck and have to decide whether I pay for heat for my home or the high water bill. Thank God I have blankets and warm clothes for my children so they don't freeze.
The water bill here is ridiculous! I live paycheck to paycheck and have to decide whether I pay for heat for my home or the high water bill. Thank God I have blankets and warm clothes for my children so they don't freeze.
# 74:
8:26 am PST, Dec 3,
Name not displayed, Texas
I've been an El Paso taxpayer for four years. Had I known that my property taxes and utilities would be going up every year for no apparent reason I would've never bought a house in El Paso. The public entities are big rip offs.
I've been an El Paso taxpayer for four years. Had I known that my property taxes and utilities would be going up every year for no apparent reason I would've never bought a house in El Paso. The public entities are big rip offs.
# 73:
5:29 am PST, Dec 2,
Tiffany Schneider, Texas
# 72:
2:36 am PST, Dec 2,
Can Atik, Turkey
# 71:
11:35 pm PST, Dec 1,
Alberto Molinar, Texas
I believe that this issue was not properly researched and the PSB billing is not legal. I do not agree with how the process came about.
I believe that this issue was not properly researched and the PSB billing is not legal. I do not agree with how the process came about.
# 70:
9:30 pm PST, Dec 1,
Jim Morgan, Texas
The PSB is also now in charge of collecting the storm water fees. To the tune of $35,000,000.00 a year. They don't even have a plan, and won't have until sometime in 2010. They don't know how much it will cost, or how long they will be charging the additional fee. I would like to know the answer to this one. Great website i am sending it to everyone I know.
The PSB is also now in charge of collecting the storm water fees. To the tune of $35,000,000.00 a year. They don't even have a plan, and won't have until sometime in 2010. They don't know how much it will cost, or how long they will be charging the additional fee. I would like to know the answer to this one. Great website i am sending it to everyone I know.
# 69:
7:11 pm PST, Dec 1,
Edward Prue, Texas
I have a rental property that is empty. For the most part, no water is being consumed. I am being charged $50.00a month for water service. The electricity & gas are only about $15.00 each. The garbage can is almost never put out for pick-up. The rates are outrageous.
I have a rental property that is empty. For the most part, no water is being consumed. I am being charged $50.00a month for water service. The electricity & gas are only about $15.00 each. The garbage can is almost never put out for pick-up. The rates are outrageous.
# 68:
2:08 pm PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 67:
9:36 am PST, Nov 29,
Gail Korbel, Texas
investigate to reveal el paso water utilities public service board
investigate to reveal el paso water utilities public service board
# 66:
8:13 am PST, Nov 29,
Name not displayed, Washington
This reeks of corruption to me and expecting existing customers to pay for expansion to new homes, sounds like handouts to developers. Why don't the developers/new home builders pay for the infrastructure they require. Everyone else does. If you are in support of the Citizens of El Paso and the Taxpayers of your county you will agree to this fair inquiry. Thank you.
This reeks of corruption to me and expecting existing customers to pay for expansion to new homes, sounds like handouts to developers. Why don't the developers/new home builders pay for the infrastructure they require. Everyone else does. If you are in support of the Citizens of El Paso and the Taxpayers of your county you will agree to this fair inquiry. Thank you.
# 65:
9:14 am PST, Nov 28,
Name not displayed, Texas
We need to be held accountable for our own use. Not the use of others. That is called freeloading and our Country is not based of the freeloading philosphy.
We need to be held accountable for our own use. Not the use of others. That is called freeloading and our Country is not based of the freeloading philosphy.
# 64:
3:31 pm PST, Nov 26,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 63:
8:19 am PST, Nov 25,
Name not displayed, Texas
The citizens of El Paso deserve to know answers to these questions about the PSB. Transparency is essential if the Mayor and City Council are serious about answering the concerns of their constituents.
The citizens of El Paso deserve to know answers to these questions about the PSB. Transparency is essential if the Mayor and City Council are serious about answering the concerns of their constituents.
# 62:
8:29 pm PST, Nov 24,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 61:
3:42 pm PST, Nov 24,
Rene Nevarez, Texas
# 60:
8:09 am PST, Nov 24,
Vincent Montes, Texas
# 59:
12:39 pm PST, Nov 22,
Rosanna Apodaca, Texas
# 58:
11:28 am PST, Nov 21,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 57:
10:36 am PST, Nov 21,
Johnny Vazquez, Texas
# 56:
3:01 pm PST, Nov 20,
Mike Condardo, Texas
Not sure if my signature will help, but I'm sure it can't hurt. I'm tired of being charged for the misuse of funds by companies and utilities that are ineptly managed. The auto industry wants us to pay $25B to bail them out, but their CEO's all travel in their own private jets! The unions have run the auto industry into the ground, let them go under. Let's have some accountability!!!!
Not sure if my signature will help, but I'm sure it can't hurt. I'm tired of being charged for the misuse of funds by companies and utilities that are ineptly managed. The auto industry wants us to pay $25B to bail them out, but their CEO's all travel in their own private jets! The unions have run the auto industry into the ground, let them go under. Let's have some accountability!!!!
# 55:
8:42 pm PST, Nov 19,
Lourdes Lunz, Texas
# 54:
3:33 pm PST, Nov 18,
Nicol Ireland, New Mexico
# 53:
10:24 am PST, Nov 18,
Name not displayed, Texas
PSB better not ever touch our mountains.
PSB better not ever touch our mountains.
# 52:
10:05 am PST, Nov 18,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 51:
1:07 pm PST, Nov 17,
Catherine Moreno, Texas
I can"t afford to buy food because I have to Pay my waater bill!
I can"t afford to buy food because I have to Pay my waater bill!
