Special Service Area No. 1

Expressed opposition to selling Special Service Area No. 1 to Illinois American Water, citing experiences of high bills and poor customer service in Granite City.

Questioned the fairness and legality of selling SSA #1, noting that its multi-million dollar assets were funded by local taxpayers and customers.

Raised concerns about the timing of utility infrastructure sales coinciding with proposed major data center projects and urged transparency.

Warned that selling SSA #1 and bringing in data centers would place a severe financial and resource burden on fixed-income residents during summer heat.

Urged the board to protect SSA-1 sewer assets and avoid selling the public system to a private corporation like Illinois American Water.

Expressed concern that selling the sewer system would lead to steep rate increases for residents who already paid for the infrastructure.

Spoke against selling SSA-1, arguing that customers have funded the system over decades and would face drastically higher bills under private ownership.