Rocky Mount Public Utilities earns award – Rocky Mount Telegram

Rocky Mount Public Utilities recently was recognized nationally as a Reliable Public Power Provider, one of six utilities in the country to receive the highest level certification again. (More)

Study panel finds few answers on electric rates – Rocky Mount Telegram

Response: They found that refinancing the debt is not an option, Newton said. Doing so would have long-term disadvantages because of the bond market and the nature of the debt.

I hope those ignant host and co-host on and/or those who call in to WHIG TV Morning Show, America In Danger on WHIG TV read this report because I get sick and tired of their ignant comments misleading folks. I have called in several times correcting their ignance.

I just called America in Danger this past Monday night for the 2nd time correcting Robert Cressionnie’s ignance. He asked me the question did I feel it was wrong for the city to take money from utilities to pay for special projects and I said as long as it is legal they can do it and if anyone has a problem with it they need to fight to change it. The damn fool kept asking me the same question saying I was dancing around the answer. I told the damn fool that I was not going to answer the question how he wanted me to. I ended up hanging up on his ignant a . . . I hate it when folks intentionally mislead folks. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

RALEIGH – A legislative committee that has been examining ways to lower electric rates for many residents in Eastern North Carolina is recommending legislation that would limit the amount of money certain cities could transfer from their electric funds to their general funds. (More)

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Skyrocketing power bills tied to city debt in N.C. towns – Source: StarNews Online

RALEIGH | Sandra Coley doesn’t understand why her City of Wilson utility bill sometimes reaches $450 per month.

Coley and her husband keep the thermostat reading high when they’re not at their two-bedroom home during the summer and tell their son to bundle up inside during the winter to stay warm. (Read more)

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Rocky Mount NC: Utilities employees given history lesson on rates–Source: Rocky Mount Telegram

Rocky Mount Public Utilities Director Rich Worsinger gave a presentation to a group of utility employees Thursday in an effort to better educate them about many of the questions customers commonly ask.

The presentation — which Worsinger designed for the public before realizing employees could benefit from it too — includes the history of why the city got into providing utilities, the city’s debt status, how the city’s rates compare and easy tips to conserve energy. (Read more)

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Man protests utility costs with penny giveaway–Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

A Rocky Mount man trying to make a point while helping a utility customer pay her bill Thursday encountered a complication — the customer service department wouldn’t accept the $200 in pennies he gave her. (Paid Content)

Note: I think the best way to solve the ElectriCities thing is for all the cities, the Electric Companies and others involved need to come to the table and see how all parties can best resolve this matter. However until then you can take money from here and there but that will not be eliminating the problem but elevating it. Curmilus Dancy II – The Political Agitator

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Wilson NC – Video: The NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency Meets/Rocky Mount Councilman Andre Knight 2nd Vice Chair Briefing On The Meeting

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City launches online utility payment site – Source: Rocky Mount Telegram

Computer savvy utility customers now can pay their bills online instead of waiting in line at City Hall or mailing the paper bill. (Read more)

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If You Ready For Change in Your City, Please Come Out And Be A Voice For Change! Questions?

by Curmilus Butch Dancy II on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 12:50am

Some Of The Topics will Be, Utility Bills, Building Up Edgecombe County, Crime, Education and Form a Positive Youth Movement. So my questions are:

So what about Utility Bills? Whoever is sponsoring this are they going to have all persons who are associated with the utility bills that can answers real questions or will the group just talk about high utilities?

So what do you mean by Building Up Edgecombe County? It appears the process is already in place so are those who are already building up Edgecombe County going to be present?

So what about crime? It appears that Rocky Mount Chief of Police has put more officers on the streets and done several things over the years to enhance the department so will he and his office be present?

So what about Education? Maybe the sponsors attend the Nash-Rocky Mount School Board meetings because I haven’t seen but a few folks at their meetings over the years. I have not seen anyone at the Edgecombe County School Board meetings.

So what about forming a Positive Youth Movement? I don’t even know where to begin with this one to ask a question. Will there be anyone at the table who can provide dollars to make this happen?

Please Join Us This Saturday, Remem……ber YOU CAN’T STOP SOMETHING UNTIL YOU START SOMETHING!!!!!!!

Since I have been actively engaged in politics over the years I would like to know where are these folks coming from. Are they going to invite folks to be on the program that are already working on the topics above?

Well since this was posted on my Facebook wall I assume this was an informal invite. Thank you but no thanks because I will not take time out of my busy schedule to help someone come out talking about starting something in order to stop something. It appears that some folks are years late and a dollar short. I have no problem with seeking change but I need to know what change I am seeking.

Now all of the above may sound good to folks who have not been actively engaged in issues but I don’t fit that description. I know the issues and I know the players who should be at the table.

I get so sick and tired of hearing folks mislead folks about issues. I have no problem with working with folks to create change but I will not work with folks who may just have a personal agenda and may be seeking to run for a political office.

I do not attend events that I am not clear on and this is one. Since I am actively engaged if folks want to invite me to their events they need to get with me however that is their option. However they need to be aware that The DCN News Blog can work with, for and or against because I will deal with truth and not perception.

If you don’t know you better ask somebody or better yet visit http://www.thepoliticalagitator.com/ to learn more. You can do a search on my blog on Electricities, Utilities and other to go to various links.

Curmilus Dancy II
The Political Agitator

Video – Rocky Mount Town Hall with Graham Edwards, CEO of ElectriCities Thursday, March 17, 2011

Click on picture to watch video.

Learn about the role of ElectriCities.

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Note: Video of public comments from this meeting coming soon.

Town Hall Meeting Featuring Graham Edwards Pres. & CEO ElectriCities & Sam Watson NC Utilities Commission Deputy General Council & Members of the NC General Assembly

Knight asks Washington for utility bill relief – Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram ElectriCities CEO Coming To Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount Councilman Andre Knight was among city officials from Eastern North Carolina who recently traveled to Capitol Hill to convince legislators to go to bat for customers who are struggling to pay electric bills. (Paid Content)

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Questions and answers on high utility bills – Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

A few weeks ago, I received the highest utility bill I have ever received. It comes close to the house payment. It was due Feb. 28. (Read more)

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Legislators should not try to govern cities – Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

Newly elected legislators represent more interests than they might realize at first.

They represent the voters who supported their campaigns, obviously, and the principles behind those campaigns. They represent the interests of the politicial parties that supported them. And they also represent local governments, for whom legislators serve in a critical position as a municipal voice in Raleigh. (Read more)

Note: So what is the Republicans real mission? C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

Council members weigh city’s future at annual retreat–Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

CHAPEL HILL — Discussion, debate and development were among the underlying themes of the Rocky Mount City Council retreat in Chapel Hill this week. (Paid Content)

Note: You guessed it, utilities was raised again and again.

Council urges ElectriCities to take action on debt – Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

The Rocky Mount City Council approved a resolution Monday urging ElectriCities to take action relative to the merger between Duke Power and Progress Energy. (Read more)

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Rocky Mount Utility review board hears few appeals (Electric bills)–Source: Rocky Mount Telegram

Afraid to open that utility bill? You’re not alone.

“For hundreds of people, no matter what the conversation is about, if you mention utilities, you hear, ‘Oh my god,’” said Cynthia Jahi, member of the Utility Services Review Board. “A day doesn’t go by where I don’t hear someone complain about their utility bill.” (Read more)

Note: So do the people need to be more educated on how the appeals process works? It appears there need to be some educational sessions in each community about how the process works. There are neighborhood meetings all over Rocky Mount so this should be on their agenda.

I agree with Jackie King, “She said although some situations cannot be avoided and problems arise, customers need to be proactive.” “Learn to read your meter,” she said. “Keep up with your water and electric meters. Keep track of what it was the day it is read, so you know what to expect on your bill.” However the reader meter need to make sure he/she is reading the meters correctly because the the city is offering a service and the customers is paying for the service so therefore they should pay for what the actual service they receive.

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