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Anacortes council adopts 2% utility tax increase to 9%; members ask for study of tiering
Anacortes City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary
Council voted to raise the city utility tax from 7% to 9% for water customers (residential, commercial, refineries) and directed staff to explore whether tiered rates or customer-class distinctions are legally feasible via outside counsel.
At the Nov. 17 meeting the council adopted Ordinance 5011, increasing the city utility tax from 7% to 9% for water customers, including residential, commercial and refinery customers. Finance Director Steve Hoagland presented the ordinance and answered…
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