Many community members voiced strong concerns Monday night about a major proposed rate increase to their natural gas bills. The strong oppositions were voiced against Enbridge Gas Ohio, formerly Dominion Energy, and their plans to increase natural gas rates. According to the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, "Enbridge Gas Ohio is asking the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a 30% hike in what it charges consumers for natural gas distribution service." Inside Lima Senior, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio held a formal public hearing where several community members shared their concerns.

Lima's 4th Ward councilwoman is stepping down as she enters retirement. Peggy Ehora will be leaving her council seat at the end of June. She will also be retiring from Enbridge Gas, formally Dominion East Ohio Gas, after 35 years with the company. Ehora was elected to council in 2019 and won reelection this past November. She says she was looking to make this move last year but wanted to help with the transition from Dominion to Enbridge.