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GoFundMe asks here cover wide range NEWS............................ 4 Gilbert manr plans run for mayor.
COMMUNITY.............18 HD SOUTH plans plenty of programs this month.
BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor
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hristmas isn’t the only season for giving and spreading kindness. For crowdfunding platforms it’s a year-long activity, as it is for the largest and better known GoFundMe. Since its launch in 2010, the California-based GoFundMe has become the go-to online fundraising tool for charities and just
about anybody who wants the public to help bankroll their expenses. Within minutes someone can set up a money request on the global site, which to date has helped individuals and charities raise over $25 billion, according to GoFundMe, which did not respond to questions for the story. The requests this year for donations run the gamut
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GoFundMe says help for animals is one of its fastest growing categories, with over $50 million raised for dogs and cats, including $1.8 million donated this year. Among the recipients is Gilbert-based Love Heals Rescue, which wants for $6,000 to help Pumpkin, a puppy with the often-fatal virus parvo. (Courtesy GoFundMe.com)
Water rate hikes in Gilbert users’ future GSN NEW STAFF
BUSINESS.................. 22 EV woman goes from bean counter to bean grinder. COMMUNITY............................. 18 BUSINESS................................... 22 PUZZLE.......................................24 CLASSIFIEDS............................. 25
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ilbert residents and business owners are likely to pay more for every time they send dirty water down the drain such as from washing dishes and flushing the toilet. The town is looking to bump the monthly flat fee by 32% or $8.02 to transport and treat wastewater and by 59% or $2.51 for environ-
mental compliance due to the increasing cost to maintain operations. If the council approves the proposal at the Feb. 21 public hearing, the increases would take effect April 1. Council also has the option of lowering the rate increase. As proposed, residential customers would see their monthly bill increase to $32.75 from $24.73 for wastewater. Commercial customers’ current rates vary and the in-
crease would be reflected accordingly. For the environmental compliance rate all customers currently pay $4.28 a month, which would increase to $6.79. The environmental compliance fee covers the Town’s expenses for preventing storm water runoff and air pollution with measures, including street sweeping, drywell
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