Summary
Magna residents are fed up with their water board skipping elections to hand-pick new members behind closed doors. This power grab is sparking a major debate over whether your utility leaders should be chosen by voters or appointed by insiders.
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If the board keeps appointing members, you might lose your say on how your monthly water rates are set and spent.
The current board members benefit by keeping control and avoiding the unpredictability of a public election.
You are, because your right to vote for the people managing your essential water services is being ignored.
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Magna residents blast local water board over appointment of new members after election KUTV
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