(Seguin) — A member of the Seguin City Council wants people to know that there’s help available to people who are having trouble paying their utility bills.
District 1 Councilman Ernest Leal works for the Community Council of South Central Texas office in Seguin. He says the non-profit group is offering financial assistance to those who need help.
“The Community Council has funds (available) to help people with electric bills. (This is for) people, from the city of Seguin, that fell behind because of COVID-19. So if you’re one of those clients for the city of Seguin and you need help, you can call us at the Community Council — 830-379-3022, and we can help you with those bills that you fell behind on,” said Leal.
Leal says it’s important that people get signed up for this assistance as soon as possible, because its available on a first come, first served basis.
“Don’t wait unitl they put that disconnect hanger on your doorknob, because (it might be too late). People bring us applications and we go with the first people that brought us their application. And if you’re like number 20 or 25 (on that list), you might have to wait, and you are going to have to pay the bill yourself. So bring us your bill, and give us a call and maybe we can help these folks,” said Leal.
Leal made his plea to the public during Tuesday’s meeting of the Seguin City Council. Those who need utility payment assistance or access to other services offered by the CCSCT, can call (830) 379-3022.
