County residents described the frustration and financial struggles caused by Con Edison's soaring utility rates last night at the Westchester County Board of Legislators' second Con Edison Public Input Session in Irvington’s Town Hall Theater. It was the second in a series of community forums the Board will host across the County in the coming months to give people a platform to voice their concerns about the utility company.

Con Edison's proposed rate increases would surge residential electricity bills an average of 11.4% and gas bills 13.3% by 2026, adding to rates already widely regarded as exorbitant.

The session is part of the Board's ongoing advocacy for residents following their March decision for the County to become a party to the major rate case against Con Edison under review by the New York State Public Service Commission. This move ensures proceedings prioritize the voices of people directly impacted by excessive utility rates.

Board Vice Chair Jose Alvarado and Legislators David Imamura, Jewel Williams Johnson, Ben Boykin, Terry Clements, David Tubiolo, Catherine Parker, and James Nolan attended the session to hear directly from residents struggling with high bills and the consequences of a system many described as broken and unjust.

The public is encouraged to attend the Board’s third Con Edison Public Input Session:

Tuesday, June 17th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
183 Palmer Rd, Yonkers, NY 10701

Watch last night’s meeting replay HERE. 

Learn more about the Board of Legislators’ fight against Con Edison’s proposed rates HERE.