From GoodEnergy.com: Granite City Ballot Set to Include Municipal Aggregation Measure Again

Although Granite City residents did not vote to pass the municipal aggregation measure in March, they will have another opportunity to vote again on the Nov. 6 ballot. This time around, Granite City officials are optimistic the measure will be approved and are putting a greater focus on helping residents better understand the issue. Good Energy is helping by encouraging voter education through billboards, mailings, and meetings. The success of the results seen in communities like Bethalto, Alton, Glen Carbon and Godfrey provide an inspiring incentive for Granite City to now pass the municipal aggregation measure. As a result of passing the measure, homeowners and small business owners were able to join other communities to negotiate for lower electric rates. If the measure is approved, municipal aggregation can offer residents potential savings of around 28% on their electric bills. This is what communities that passed the referendum in March 2012 saw. According to Mayor Ed Hagnauer of Granite City, it is important for people to realize that this plan works. As communities who passed the measure in March continue to save money on their electric bills and residents gain a better understanding of municipal aggregation, those municipalities that are re-voting, such as Granite City, will go into the Nov. 6 election more informed. If you are a resident of Granite City and would like to learn more about municipal aggregation, there will be an informational meeting Oct. 18 at 6:30PM at Nelson Hagnauer Township Hall (2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City).

Source: GoodEnergy.com