Black Diamond: Water rates are expected to increase in city limits

Originally published in the Voice of the Valley, December 24, 1997

By Cecilia Nguyen

Black Diamond’s city council discussed the possibility of a water rate increase for the 1998 year during the December 18th meeting.

The water rate increase will be approximately $12 a month per household. Essentially, Black Diamond residents will pay an additional $7.05 per month for sewer and $5 more for basic water.

The increase in water rates is due to the high cost of maintaining the water lines. The current water lines are fairly old and are in need of improvement.

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Details emerge in investigation into former Black Diamond city employees

Originally published in the Covington Reporter, December 24, 2009

By Dennis Box

Some of missing pieces in the story surrounding the abrupt departures of former Black Diamond City Attorney Loren Combs and City Administrator Leonard Smith have come to light, but more details are on the way.

The final resolution to the story is still in doubt.

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