Cheaper electricity goal for Tuscola official

TUSCOLA – Buildings that cause the city the highest electric bills may soon become less of an expense for Tuscola.

The city council Monday unanimously approved allowing City Administrator Drew Hoel to negotiate lower electric rates for city buildings as a part of a cooperative with other small towns in the area.

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