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Bakersfield pauses Prop 218 notice after flood of public concern over proposed sewer hike
Summary
City Manager Christian Clegg told the council staff will recommend rescinding a Proposition 218 notice proposing a large sewer rate increase and return with a revised notice after more outreach. Dozens of residents urged the council to seek alternatives, citing impacts on renters, seniors and low‑income households.
City Manager Christian Clegg told the Bakersfield City Council on April 23 that staff will recommend rescinding the Proposition 218 notice proposing sewer-rate changes and return with a revised notice after more community outreach.
Clegg said, “staff will be recommending that we rescind the proposition 2 18 notice at this time. We'll bring back this, we will bring back to this council a revised proposition 2 18 notice after further outreach with the community.”
The announcement followed more than a dozen public comments concentrated on the proposed rate increase. Speakers described the proposal as too large and urged the city to explore alternatives, tiered rates or additional funding…
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