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Newman council introduces water‑rate ordinance after public hearing; 105 written protests recorded
Summary
After a public hearing, the Newman City Council introduced and approved first reading of an ordinance to set water rates and charges effective January 2025. Staff counted 105 written protests; council approved the introduction on a 4–0 vote and asked staff to return with low‑income assistance options.
Newman — The Newman City Council on Nov. 12 held a public hearing and approved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance that would set new water rates and service charges effective January 2025.
City staff reported a final tally of 105 written protests submitted during the hearing. Staff told the council that because the written protests did not meet the majority threshold described earlier in the hearing, the ordinance could be introduced and brought back for a second reading.
Why it matters: City staff said water-rate revenue is legally restricted to the water fund and must be used to operate and maintain the water system, including replacing aging…
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