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Newton: Council Discussion— Franchise Fee The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the…
What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.
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- Council Discussion— Franchise Fee The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the potential implementation of municipal franchise fees and to review the financial…
What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.
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Next meeting: City Council Meeting, Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 6:00 PM CT (per the city’s meeting portal)
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- Randy ErvinMayorrandye@newtongov.org
- Mark HallamWard 1markh@newtongov.org
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- Amy RothWard 4amyr@newtongov.org
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