Pete Noblin

Lewis County Commissioner Aren Ragsdale expressed frustration Monday during a discussion of proposed increases in commercial rates for solid waste disposal. A number of business owners addressed the Board during citizen input to protest the fee increases. One business, Big John's Barbecue, would see rates increase from $240 per year to $350 per quarter, if the rate increase passes. The measure was tabled Monday by committee chair, Ronnie Brewer.