Water Resistance Trial Underway in Detroit

http://www.commondreams.org/views/2015/11/19/water-resistance-trial-underway-detroit

‘Detroit announced last month it has already cut off water to more than 16,000 residences and warned another 49,000 that their water will be shut off soon,’ explains Quigley.

“…A coalition of organizations has created The Peoples Water Board which advocates to place a moratorium on the water shutoffs, restore service to those whose water has been cutoff and to implement a Water Affordability Plan.  The WAP was created by economist Roger Colton and the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization who run a Water Rights Hotline: (844) 42WATER [844-429-2837]. People interested in providing help to families facing cutoffs can contact We The People of Detroit.

There is widespread resistance to these human rights violations.   There is good news.  The Legislative Policy Division staff of the Detroit City Council recently issued a legal opinion saying a water affordability ordinance which would adjust water rates based on income levels can be legally created.”