Metro Justice and the Rochester for Energy Democracy coalition delivered this statement to City Council leaders who have opposed rate hikes but haven’t yet acted on a City-led study at the Speak to Council session on Thur Nov 13 at City Hall at 6pm. The statement was given by Pastor Wanda Wilson of RocACTS on behalf of the Rochester for Energy Democracy campaign coalition, in advance of an Action at RG&E on Dec 6 at Noon calling for No Rate Hikes, No Shut Offs, Public Power Now. City Council members were invited to the action – if they commit to City leadership on a public utility study.

Pastor Wanda Wilson expressed it clearly: “Today Rochester for Energy Democracy is saying to City Council: you spoke out against the rate hikes – will you also take action with the power you have to get us out of this mess? We’re inviting City Council members to an action at RG&E on Dec 6 at noon for No Rate Hikes, No Shut Offs, Public Power Now – if they commit to City leadership on a public utility study. With RG&E’s proposal to increase our rates by over $600 a year, lacking and delayed HEAP energy assistance, and regulators still not implementing the recommendations of their own audit, we can’t afford not to Replace RG&E. The City needs to act now.”

A video of the statement will be available at Metro Justice socials, and through the Youtube Livestream of Speak to Council sessions.