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DeKalb County holds off on proposed water and sewer rate increase; administration to prepare longer-term funding plan
Summary
The committee deferred action on item 1326, the proposed water and sewer rate increases, after administration said it will return with a longer-term funding strategy and substitute proposal; commissioners called for equity analyses and more public outreach.
The DeKalb County Public Works and Infrastructure Committee deferred consideration of the proposed water and sewer rate increases (agenda item 2024-1326) and related equity measures during its meeting, with county officials saying a substitute, longer-term strategy will be returned to the committee.
Why it matters: The rate proposal and associated bond authorization affect household bills, commercial customers and the county—s ability to fund capital improvements in the water and sewer system. Committee members and staff emphasized the need for clearer long-term planning, equitable rate structures and expanded public outreach before adopting changes.
What the county said
Chief Operating Officer Williams told commissioners the 3-by-6 percent…
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