We’ve just learned that the Senate has made a last minute, late in the day addition to the Senate calendar for Tuesday, February 16, adding in a vote on the Fast Path to Water Privatization Bill (AB 554) – a bill that will impact each and every Wisconsinite, young and old.
Don’t delay, take action now.
In Flint, Michigan we’ve seen the toxic consequences of trying to cut costs in providing safe drinking water. The Fast Path to Water Privatization Bill paves the way for corporate control of Wisconsin’s municipal water services by eliminating the required referendum for local citizen input.
Make no mistake, this bill is the first step in selling off our water to the highest bidder.
The bill was quietly introduced at the request of Aqua America, a private water company that has been charged with hundreds of complaints of mismanaging the delivery of clean water across America.
Listen to the people!!!! Keep water public!!!!
Posted by: Debra Zimmerman-Barry | 02/15/2016 at 11:00 PM
What the hell are they trying to take away from us now? WATER!!!
The Republicans would sell their mothers and children if they could make a buck!
Posted by: Sharon Sander | 02/16/2016 at 07:04 AM
Keep water utilities public!
Posted by: Linda Aten | 02/16/2016 at 07:43 AM
No privatized water!
Posted by: Kelly Wescott | 02/16/2016 at 09:38 AM
doesn't the city council and municipalities still have to approve it? A private company just can't come in and take over at their will? If a city wants another company to manage their water and waste for them, or think they can do a better job, isn't more options good? Just wondering and looking for answers. Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Ma | 02/16/2016 at 10:14 AM
Water is a GOD given RIGHT and needs to be owned and run by the cities and all profits go back to the city to re-build infrastructure. When it is operated/owned by companies it is all about profit. Things in these United Stats need to be done for the good of the people.
Posted by: Sophia M. Bicoy | 02/16/2016 at 12:36 PM
What the hell do you expect with that ass hole governor of yours...He's been bought and paid for a 100 times and you know it... Dump him A.S.A.P.............
Posted by: Robert Seruga | 02/16/2016 at 01:26 PM
Disgusting!! Why people vote for these crooks is beyond me
Posted by: Erik Loiselle | 02/16/2016 at 06:30 PM
Keep water utilities public!no one should own the number one thing needed for LIFE...whats next?AIR?
Posted by: Todd Warczak | 02/16/2016 at 08:31 PM
Water should always be available for all lifes
Posted by: Darlene Abbott | 02/17/2016 at 02:22 AM
No private water!
Posted by: Theresa Wimann | 02/17/2016 at 08:36 PM