Walhalla councilman proposes water rate hike

T-J Bagwell believes that when it comes to what it will cost to borrow money toward a $17 million dollar Walhalla water plant, it’s better to pay more now than wait for when the bills come due. That’s why Bagwell, appointed last night as chairman of the Walhalla utilities committee, proposes a water rate increase. During a non-action meeting last night, Bagwell suggested that the city council consider one of three different rate increases. The matter is expected to go to a vote during city council’s regular meeting January 20.