Corpus Christi Signatures Secured for Water Surcharge Amendment
What happened
Signatures were secured for Proposition B in Corpus Christi. This amendment, known as the "Fair Water Amendment," proposes changing the city charter to eliminate a drought surcharge exemption fee for large volume water users. Over 12,000 verified signatures were collected to add the measure to the ballot.
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Why it matters
Prop B would require large industrial water users to pay a drought surcharge, a fee that currently exempts them from potential drought costs. The Texas Campaign for the Environment supports the measure, while some Corpus Christi City Council members argue it could impede industry growth.
A voter-approved initiative was supported in Texas.
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Who's involved
- Corpus ChristiThe city where the amendment is being placed on the ballot.
- Texas Campaign for the EnvironmentThe environmental organization that secured the signatures for the amendment.
- Phillips 66A large industrial water user potentially affected by the surcharge.
- CitgoAn oil company and gasoline retailer operating in Corpus Christi.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Phillips 66Speculative
Phillips 66 might face increased operational costs if the amendment passes and eliminates its drought surcharge exemption.
- CitgoSpeculative
Citgo could face increased operational costs if the amendment passes and eliminates its drought surcharge exemption.
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The entities involved
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Corpus Christi
city and county seat of Nueces County, Texas, United States
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Texas Campaign for the Environment
environmental grassroots advocacy organization in the USA
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