Surging Electric Increases In Focus

Kimball Board of Public Works Chairman Jim Cederburg sat to discuss electric rates with the Observer. The five-member board has struggled with consistency as only one member has been on the board for more than two years, although some were members previously.

The board serves at the discretion and appointment of the mayor, with the approval of the City Council for a four-year term. With the appointment of Greg Robinson to the council the Board of Public Works is looking to fill his seat.

Shocking and concerning for the board was the 2023-24 audit, which showed a loss of $844,412 for all utilit...