Lebanon council nixes opportunity to reduce utility bills for vacant homes

Nicole Drake, foreground, asks for answers from the City Council concerning the Lebanon jail levy. Photo by Sarah Brown

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Lebanon City Council was asked to consider reducing utility rates for customers when a home is vacant – a matter that would largely affect landlords and “snowbirders.”

Finance Director Brandon Neish brought before council an opportunity for them to discuss whether they would like the city to look into changing city codes concerning utility bills for vacant houses.

Currently, home owners are charged a monthly base…

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