Bill Would Limit Utility Rates in New City
From Times Staff Reports
A state lawmaker who hopes to become mayor of the proposed San Fernando Valley city moved Thursday to protect Valley ratepayers from what he said would be unfair water and power prices if the region secedes.
State Sen. Richard Alarcon (D-Sylmar) introduced legislation that would prohibit Los Angeles from charging higher utility rates.
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