"The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many in our community struggling to pay bills on time, and the mayor believes waiving the late fees is just another way we can help citizens recover," the release stated.
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City of Conroe waives late water, sewer fees
Mayor Toby Powell said in the news release the city will not be attaching late charges to water and sewer bills. (Andy Li/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The city of Conroe is waiving late charges to water and sewer bills to help alleviate some financial burden from residents during coronavirus, according to a May 1 new release from Mayor Toby Powell's office.
"The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many in our community struggling to pay bills on time, and the mayor believes waiving the late fees is just another way we can help citizens recover," the release stated.
"The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many in our community struggling to pay bills on time, and the mayor believes waiving the late fees is just another way we can help citizens recover," the release stated.
By Eva Vigh
Eva Vigh joined Community Impact Newspaper in 2018 as a reporter for Spring and Klein. Prior to this position, she covered upstream oil and gas news for a drilling contractors' association.
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