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Rate increase uncomfortable

Wed., April 11, 2012

I am sure that Avista needs a rate increase! Last year, my comfort level payment was $137 a month. This year it has jumped (or should I say leaped) to $182 a month.

According to my statement, I used the same amount of gas and less electricity. And yet a gigantic leap in my monthly payment.

As with the rest of our leaders, greed is the problem. When is enough, enough?

Joyce Bagdon

Spokane

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