ATHENA, OR – Jun 27, 2016 – The City of Athena has increased the City Tax (franchise fee) it charges Cascade Natural Gas Corporation for doing business in its jurisdiction. In accordance with the billing requirements established by the State in OAR 860-022-0040, residents of Athena will see the City Tax charged on their monthly gas bill increase from 0.5 percent to 4 percent. This increase will be effective August 1, 2016.