Water is a valuable public asset which should be available to all, not sold to the highest bidder to exploit for profits.
Let the governor and our representatives in Harrisburg know you oppose the sale of Chester Water Authority
and support the repeal of Act 12.
Large private utility companies continue to spend millions lobbying in Harrisburg. The fruits of their efforts are seen in Act 12. We cannot fight them with money, but politicians need our votes more than they need their money. Residents can help by writing or calling Governor Shapiro asking him to publicly take a position in support of CWA and the repeal of Act 12, and contacting our representatives in Harrisburg to thank them for their support.
Sample letters can be found below.
Contact
Governor Shapiro
Phone:
717-787-2500
Mailing Address:
508 Main Capital Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
On-line:
Chester Water Authority Sample Letters to Governor Shapiro
Contact Governor Shapiro asking him to take a public stand against the sale of CWA because of the unfair burden it places on his constituents. Feel free to use all or part of these sample letters, or draft your own.
As a Chester Water Authority customer, I strongly oppose the sale of our public water utility to cover the city of Chester’s decades of financial mismanagement. The ratepayers (the majority who do not live in the city of Chester), should not be responsible for their debt. Please take a stand against the sale of CWA.
The financial problems of the city of Chester are due to decades of financial mismanagement. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania needs to take action to resolve these issues. The rate payers of Chester Water Authority, the majority who do not live in the city of Chester, should not be burdened with this debt. Please take a stand against the sale of CWA.
The Chester Water Authority is a well-managed and award-winning public utility. Its proposed sale to Aqua PA is driven only by the financial problems of the city of Chester. CWA ratepayers, the majority who do not live in the city of Chester, should not be burdened with the debt caused by decades of financial mismanagement. Chester’s problems need to be handled by the Commonwealth. Please take a stand against the sale of CWA.
Act 12 Sample letters to Governor Shapiro
Contact Governor Shapiro asking him to publicly support the repeal of Act 12. Feel free to use all or part of these sample letters, or draft your own.
I am writing to ask you to publicly support the repeal of Act 12, the so-called “Fair Market Value” legislation passed in 2016. The unfair burden Act 12 places on utility ratepayers has become abundantly clear with recent rate increases approved by the PA PUC. This has become a bi-partisan concern among ratepayers across the state.
At a recent public meeting, the PA Senate Democratic Policy Committee took a unanimous stand supporting the repeal of Act 12, the so-called “Fair Market Value” legislation passed into law in 2016. As governor, I ask that you listen to your elected leaders, colleagues and constituents and add your support to the effort to repeal Act 12.
As a resident of New Garden Township I have been shocked by my skyrocketing sewer bills after the sale of our municipal sewer system to Aqua PA. These outrageous sewer rates are driven by Act 12. Please show your support for the citizens of PA by adding your support to the effort to repeal Act 12.
Contact Your State Senator and Representative
In New Garden Township
Contact Senator Kane and
Representative Sappey
Phone:
610-447-5845
Mailing Address:
504 Avenue of the States
Chester, PA 19013
On-line:
Phone:
484-200-8264
Mailing Address:
Willowdale Town Center
698 Unionville Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348-1704
On-line:
Chester Water Authority Sample Letters to Senator Kane and Rep. Sappey
Contact Senator Kane and Rep. Sappey thanking them for their public stand against the sale of CWA because of the unfair burden it places on their constituents. Feel free to use all or part of these sample letters, or draft your own.
I am writing to thank you for your continued support in the efforts to prevent the sale of the Chester Water Authority. CWA is a well-managed, award-winning public utility. Its ratepayers should not be burdened with the financial problems of the city of Chester caused by decades of mismanagement. Your stand in support of your constituents is recognized and appreciated.
Thank you for your efforts to prevent the sale of the Chester Water Authority. The financial problems of the city of Chester are due to decades of financial mismanagement. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania needs to take action to resolve these issues. The rate payers of Chester Water Authority, the majority who do not live in the city of Chester, should not be burdened with this debt. Your stand in support of your constituents is recognized and appreciated.
Act 12 Sample Letters to Senator Kane and Rep. Sappey
Contact Senator Kane and Rep. Sappey thanking them for their public stand supporting the repeal of Act 12 because of the unfair burden it places on their constituents. Feel free to use all or part of these sample letters, or draft your own.
I am writing to thank you for your continued support for the repeal of Act 12. As a resident of New Garden Township I have been shocked by my skyrocketing sewer bills after the sale of our municipal sewer system to Aqua PA. These outrageous sewer rates are driven by Act 12.
I am writing to thank you for your efforts to repeal of Act 12, the so-called “Fair Market Value” legislation passed in 2016. The unfair burden placed on utility ratepayers has become abundantly clear with recent rate increases approved by the PA PUC. This has become a bi-partisan concern among ratepayers across the state.
Chester Water Authority Sample Letters to Chester County Senators and Representatives
Contact your representatives in Harrisburg to encourage them to support Chester Water Authority
Find your Senator and Representative: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/county_list.cfm?CNTYLIST=CHESTER
I am writing to ask you to help prevent the sale of the Chester Water Authority. CWA is a well-managed, award-winning public utility. Its ratepayers should not be burdened with the financial problems of the city of Chester caused by decades of mismanagement. You must support your constituents on this issue.
The financial problems of the city of Chester are due to decades of financial mismanagement. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania needs to take action to resolve these issues. The rate payers of Chester Water Authority, the majority who do not live in the city of Chester, should not be burdened with this debt. You must support your constituents on this issue.
Repeal Act 12 Sample Letters to Chester County Senators and Representatives
I am writing to ask you to support the repeal of Act 12, the so-called “Fair Market Value” legislation passed in 2016. The unfair burden placed on utility ratepayers has become abundantly clear with recent rate increases approved by the PA PUC. This has become a bi-partisan concern among ratepayers across the state.
Private, for-profit utility companies are using Act 12 to purchase healthy public utilities at inflated prices and passing the cost on to the ratepayers. Rates routinely rise 70% to 100% with no benefit to the ratepayer. Please work with your colleagues to repeal Act 12.