Harrisburg city leaders abandoned a plan to raise water rates during a brief meeting yesterday morning. The meeting wrapped up in 15 minutes – after Mayor John McPeek read a statement in opposition to a rate hike.

Harrisburg raised water rates last summer – but an increase from the city’s water supplier – Saline Valley Conservancy District – prompted a look at raising them again.

McPeek said he may look at different sources – such as Harrisburg’s lake or even Rend Lake – in an effort to save money.