This survey is a simple snapshot of the opinions of those that participated between Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, 2022.  

The total number of participants were 2,105.

1,617 of them self-disclosed their status as a current “C.O.N. Utility Customer.”  The results shown below only reflect this group of 1,617.

The self-disclosed “Not a C.O.N. Utility Customer” and their opinions were excluded.

Should the City of Natchitoches Electric Bills be increased?
YES	5.93%
NO	94.07%

Should the City of Natchitoches Water Bills be increased?
YES	7.23%
NO	92.77%

Is your Electric bill:
Too High	77.18%
Too Low	00.09%
Correctly Priced	22.73%

Is your Water bill:
Too High	66.05%
Too Low	02.03%
Correctly Priced	31.92%

Were you aware that your Electrical and Water bills could be increased with just three (3) “FOR” votes of the five (5) Councilmembers and not a vote of the Citizens or customers?
I am aware	24.30%
No, I was not aware	75.70%

Finally, are you aware that within the City of Natchitoches, you have NO other options for a different utility company to obtain more competitive rates – that you are a “forced” customer.
I am aware	77.55%
No, I was not aware	22.45%

During the council meeting TONIGHT, the agenda shows that the council will introduce an Ordinance to Amend And Reenact Sections 30-18 And 30-42, Both Of Which Are Located In Article Iv Of Section 30 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Natchitoches, Entitled “Utilities”

Said Amendments Being Made to Implement Increased Rates For Electrical Service, And increase the Rate Schedule For Water Use.

Visit Natchitoches City Ordinances – Chapter 30 HERE 

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