Concerns over costs for El Campo seniors and landlords were raised at last week’s City Council public hearing on a proposed two-fold utility rate increase. A final decision on the rate hike won’t be made until council meets at its Monday, Sept. 26th session where the proposed tax rate, 2022-2023 budget and fee schedule will formally go before council. Former City Councilman and Citizen of the Year Bobby Perez urged council to offer senior citizen discounts and/or frozen utility rates similar to a tax freeze. The city already offers a 10 percent discount to
residents ages 65 and older or who are disabled.