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Votes at a glance: Mercer Island Utility Board approves EMS, water, sewer and stormwater rate recommendations
Mercer Island Utility Board · November 5, 2025
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Summary
The board approved four rate actions Oct. 28: EMS 4.97% (board approval), water 8% (recommendation to Council), sewer 4% (recommendation to Council) and stormwater 6% (recommendation to Council). All motions carried at the meeting.
The Mercer Island Utility Board took the following formal actions at its Oct. 28, 2025 meeting:
• EMS rate (2026): Staff recommended a 4.97% increase to the Emergency Medical Service rate, reflecting personnel cost inflation and benefit premium changes. Motion to approve the staff recommendation carried. (Outcome: approved by board.)
• Water rate…
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