Residents urged to share their views on the city’s proposed municipal tariff increases

DA in Johannesburg Shadow MMC for Finance and Ward 106 councillor Chris Santana is calling on residents of Johannesburg to participate in the city’s integrated development plan (IDP) process and share their views on the proposed municipal tariff increases before the submission deadline.

Speaking to the Sandton Chronicle on May 7, Santana encouraged residents to use the opportunity to influence future development projects and service delivery priorities in their communities.

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“If there are projects that you would like within your ward or in our ward, please submit those submissions. You can go to the city’s website to see those links,” he said.

@caxtonjoburgnorthWatch: DA in Johannesburg Shadow MMC for Finance and Ward 106 councillor Chris Santana urges residents in Johannesburg to share their views on the city’s proposed tariff increases and community development priorities before the May 18 deadline. Submissions can be made online through the City of Johannesburg website. Video: Xoliswa Zakwe #Sandton #Ward106♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North

Santana added that the city is proposing increases of 3.6% for property rates, 12.5% for water, approximately 8.65% for electricity and 11% for sanitation services.

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“Residents, this is your opportunity to put your comments through and how you feel about those tariffs. It’s your comments that come through to the council that needs to be looked at before the finalisation of the budget. Please post what you feel is fair and reasonable.”

Residents can make their submissions online through the City of Johannesburg website. The deadline date for the submissions is May 18.

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