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Countering the fiscal argument, Councilwoman Sarah Jenkins called the delay "a disservice to future generations." She stated, "The cost of inaction is far higher than any short-term rate adjustment. We are already seeing the effects of climate instability in our infrastructure." : Characters like Laura O'Neil and Sara O'Neil