I'm certainly not arguing against paying less.....far from it.  I am suggesting that it's far easier to make promises than to keep them.  I mention the comparisons to also suggest that the EWEB rates are not terribly "out of line" with other utility districts and companies.  Were they, it would be far easier to search for the culprit and perhaps make those dramatic reductions in rates. 

 We have a President who was elected by making grand promises and we're finding the combination of "get more" and "pay less" is difficult, if not impossible, 
 to achieve.  His huge tax cuts for the wealthy is an example.  

We paid huge water, sewer, stormwater fees to EWEB for years and I empathize with EWEB customers who'd like to pay less.  I suggest, however, Mr. Lawson is making promises which will be very, very difficult to keep.  

The pay cut?  If I'm the "chief" and I'm proposing a 20% belt-tightening, I'd start by setting the example with my own salary.  Gary Crum