LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport is accepting letters of interest from individuals representing residents, businesses, schools and clubs willing to participate in a Citizens Utility Services Advisory Committee.

The Lakeport City Council approved the committee's formation at its Feb. 1 meeting.

The committee will be a working group that meets with city staff to provide insight into citizen perceptions and expectations for services and review proposed rate adjustments for the city’s drinking water and sewer treatment and disposal needs.

It also will assist the city in being a voice for the community and share input.

The city of Lakeport understands these are economic challenging times, and establishing a citizens committee will help in the outreach efforts and help the city to have a better understanding of the community needs.

If you are a resident of Lakeport and interested in being part of the committee, please send a letter of interest to Utilities Director Mark Brannigan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Information should include, contact information, professional background and why you would like to be part of the committee.

Letters of interest will be accepted until Feb. 18.

For more information please contact Brannigan at 707-263-3578, Extension 20.

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