To the Editor,

I live in a rural area outside Red Springs and have to buy my electricity from the town. I pay no taxes, nor do I have voting rights in matters regarding Red Springs, except I pay my electric bill to the town.

After repeated attempts to buy my electricity from a local cooperative, the town of Red Springs refuses to relinquish my home. I own a house approximately 2,400 square foot and my average monthly electric bill runs between $700 and $800 a month. Last month, my electric bill was $869.62.

An energy audit has been done by the town and no problems can be found to explain my high energy cost. After repeated attempts to find relief by contacting town commissioners, I have been told, “there is nothing I can do, but thanks for calling.”

The town commissioners are not going to help me cause I cannot vote for them, but my question to your readership is: How many others, like me, are there around Red Springs with the same problem? This is taxation without representation. It is against this very thing that America was founded! I demand my freedom, and if you find yourself in the same situation, please call me at (910) 843-8608.

It’s simple, the town of Red Springs is stealing from me and my family, while holding not only me, but others hostage with high utility rates, and no voice for opposition.

Jawana Hardin

Red Springs