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Auburn council postpones vote on proposed solid‑waste rate increase to June
Summary
The council introduced an ordinance to raise solid‑waste (trash/recycling) rates based on a 2023 rate study but voted to postpone final action and a public hearing until the June 3 meeting to give the public time to review details.
The Auburn City Council introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article 2, Sections 20‑47 and 20‑53 of the city code to increase solid‑waste charges following a 2023 rate study, and postponed final action and the public hearing until its June 3 meeting.
City staff explained the city has not increased solid‑waste rates since 2014. The finance director, identified in the meeting as Alice, described enterprise funds and said solid waste is one of the city’s utilities that should be self‑funding: "We are in it to fully cover the cost of providing that service," Alice…
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