WATER SURGE: With Gov. Wilson’s bare-bones budget...
WATER SURGE: With Gov. Wilson’s bare-bones budget proposal only 10 days old, Orange County officials are assessing the damage. . . . The proposed cuts would be felt across the county, but “special districts”--providing water, sewer and other services--could feel it the most, meaning higher rates for thousands. . . . At the South Coast Water District, which provides water and sewer service in South County to about 18,000, spokeswoman Linda Jones says officials are bracing for a second straight year of 50% rate hikes.
Big Losers
County funding for waste, sewage and other Orange County services provided by special districts faces the biggest cut in the 1993 budget.
Amounts to be cut, in millions Special districts: $72.0 Redevelopment agencies: $38.9 Orange County cities: $30.0 Orange County government: $17.0 Local courts: $11.4 Source: Orange County administrative office
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